WIPEOUT (Command)

Creates a wipeout object, and controls whether wipeout frames are displayed in the drawing.

Access Methods

Button

 Menu:  Draw Wipeout

Summary

Creates a polygonal area that masks underlying objects with the current background color. The wipeout area is bounded by a frame that you can turn on for editing and turn off for plotting.

List of Prompts

The following prompts are displayed.

Specify first point or [Frames/Polyline] <Polyline>.

First Point

Determines the polygonal boundary of the wipeout object from a series of points.

Frames

Determines whether the edges of all wipeout objects are displayed or hidden.

Polyline

Determines the polygonal boundary of the wipeout objects from a selected polyline.

Erase Polyline

Enter y to erase the polyline that was used to create the wipeout object. Enter n to retain the polyline.