AMSCAREA (Command)

Creates a scale area in model space.

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Summary

A scale area is a rectangular area in model space that has a scale that is different to the scale of model space. You can set a scale area to automatically create a view in a layout, using a viewport .

List of Prompts

The following prompts are displayed.

Specify first point
Specifies a point to define a corner of a rectangular area to use as the scale area.
Specify second point
Specifies the opposite corner to define a rectangular area
Circle
Defines a circular area as the scale area.
  • Center of circle - Specifies the center of the circular scale area.
  • Radius - Specifies the radius of the circular area. Enter a value or specify a point.
  • Diameter- Specifies the diameter of the circular area. Enter a value or specify a point.
Specify first point or [Circle/Object]:
Specifies a point to define a corner of a rectangular area, a circular area or select an object to convert an existing closed contour as the scale area border