To Create a Base View From an Inventor Linked Model (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

Note: Inventor Link is available only on 64-bit systems, and it is not installed by default.

1. In the Mechanical Browser, choose the Drawing tab.
   Note: If the Mechanical Browser is not visible turn it on using the AMBROWSER command.
2. Double-click a Layout to make it the active layout.
3. Right-click the Layout icon, and then choose New View.
4. In the Create Drawing View dialog box,
   • View Type: Base
   • Data Set: Select
   • Orientation: Front

     (Note: if you wish to generate parametric dimensions for this base view, click options and verify that the Active Part Views option in the Parametric Dimensions Display section is selected)

   • Choose OK.
5. In the upper-left part of the drawing area, click a location for the base view, and then press ENTER.