How do I change from top view to front view in AutoCAD?

How do I get AutoCAD back to normal view?

To Restore the Default Home View

1. Right-click the drawing area and choose Options.
2. On the Open and Save tab, under File Save, click Thumbnail Preview Settings.
3. Click Reset Home To Default, and click OK to exit the dialog boxes.

How do I change the top view in AutoCAD?

The View tab is not displayed by default, so an alternative method is to enter VIEW at the Command prompt. You can also employ the ViewCube in the top-right corner of the drawing area. Select a preset view (Top, Bottom, Left, and so on).

How do I change layout view in AutoCAD?

Using the Properties palette . . .

1. Select the layout viewport that you want to modify.
2. Right-click, and then choose Properties.
3. If necessary, click Display Locked and choose No.
4. In the Properties palette, select Standard Scale, and then select a new scale from the list. The scale you choose is applied to the viewport.

What are the default settings for AutoCAD 2021?

In Preferences, click the Application tab. Click the Reset Application Options button. Click Reset AutoCAD.

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How do I reset AutoCAD 2021 to default settings?

1. Click the AutoCAD 2021 or AutoCAD LT 2021 menu.
2. Click Reset AutoCAD or Reset AutoCAD LT.
3. Confirm that you want to restore all AutoCAD settings to default.

How do I fix the view in AutoCAD?

To Rename a View or Change View Properties

1. Click View tab Views panel View Manager. …
2. In the View Manager, expand View Lists as needed, and click the view name you want to change.
3. In the Properties panel, click the property that you want to change.

How do I change the view in AutoCAD 3D?

When any 3D navigation command is active, right-click the drawing area and choose Parallel or Perspective.

How do I get the side view in AutoCAD?

To Create a Side View for a Shaft (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

1. In the Shaft Generator dialog box, select the Side View option.
2. In the Side View dialog box specify, whether the side view is to be generated from the left or the right of the shaft.
3. Specify the insertion point.

How do I change the scale of a layout in AutoCAD?

Using the Properties palette . . .

1. Select the layout viewport that you want to modify.
2. Right-click, and then choose Properties.
3. If necessary, click Display Locked and choose No.
4. In the Properties palette, select Standard Scale, and then select a new scale from the list. The scale you choose is applied to the viewport.

How do I manage viewports in AutoCAD?

To adjust the size, shape, and border of the new layout viewport, select the layout viewport and click a size grip one of the corners of the viewport object. To move the layout viewport, click the move grip at the center of the viewport and click a new location. Alternatively, you can use the Move command.

How do I change viewport settings?

Click File > Settings > Viewport. The Viewport Settings dialog box opens. The left pane of the Viewport Settings dialog box lists the categories of options and the right pane displays the options for each category.

How do I reset AutoCAD to default 2021?

From the AutoCAD menu, click Preferences. In Preferences, click the Application tab. Click the Reset Application Options button. Click Reset AutoCAD.

How do I set AutoCAD to default settings?

Start menu > All Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD 201x > Reset Settings To Default.

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For all versions of AutoCAD for Mac:

1. Click Preferences under the AutoCAD menu.
2. Click the Application tab.
3. Click the Reset Application Options button.
4. Click Reset AutoCAD.