hide viewport border autocad: Learn how to effectively hide viewport borders in AutoCAD

Hiding the viewport border in AutoCAD is a common task, especially when preparing layouts for final presentation or plotting. The viewport border, also known as the viewport frame, is essential for editing but can be distracting or unwanted in your finished drawing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you easily hide the viewport border in AutoCAD:

1. Switch to Paper Space (Layout tab): Click on the Layout tab where your viewport is located.
2. Select the Viewport: Click the edge of the viewport to select it. The border will highlight.
3. Change Layer Visibility: Viewports are typically placed on a dedicated layer (often named "DEFPOINTS," "VPORTS," or something similar). You can either:
4. Right-click and select Properties, then change the layer to one you've dedicated for viewports;
5. Or in the Layer Properties Manager, set that layer to No Plot. This ensures the border won’t appear when plotting/printing.
6. Turn Off or Freeze the Layer (if needed): If you don’t want to see the border even on your screen, you can freeze or turn off the layer.
7. Double-Check Plot Preview: Use the plot preview function to ensure the viewport border is hidden in the output.

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Tips 1:

Consider creating a dedicated "Viewport" layer for all your viewports. Set this layer’s plot property to “No” by clicking on the printer icon in the Layer Properties Manager. This helps you manage visibility and plotting control more efficiently for future projects.

FAQ

Q: Can I hide the viewport border but still edit inside the viewport?

A: Yes. Simply set the viewport layer to "No Plot" so the border doesn't appear in prints, but remains accessible for editing in model space.

Q: What if my viewport border still shows after plotting?

A: Double-check that the viewport's layer has "Plot" turned off in the Layer Properties Manager, and ensure you're not on a plotting override setting.

Q: Can I completely delete the viewport border?

A: Deleting the viewport removes your model view from the layout. Hide the border via layers instead of deleting if you still need the viewport active.

Q: How can I lock a viewport so I don’t accidentally move it?

A: Right-click the viewport, select "Display Locked" and set it to "Yes." This keeps the viewport’s scale and placement fixed.

Q: Are there shortcuts to toggle viewport border visibility?

A: Use layer control commands. For quick toggling, create a viewport layer and use "LAYOFF" or "LAYFRZ" commands to turn off or freeze the layer as needed.