Create a sub-layout of selected assets in AutoCAD

Select multiple objects to create a sub-layout so that it is possible to break the specific items into various sub-layouts for individual designers to work on.

The Create Sub-Layout command creates a sub-layout within the current layout.

Create a new layout.
Select the Factory tab > Tools panel > Create Sub-Layout .

The Create Sub-Layout dialog opens.
Click the Select Objects button to start selecting objects on the canvas.
Select objects on the canvas.

Note: If you select an object that you don’t want to be a part of the sub-layout, hold down the Shift key and click on the object to deselect it.
Hit enter to go back to the Create Sub-layout dialog.
Enter a location to store the sub-layout file or click the Browse button to browse for the location.
Enter a name for the new sub-layout.
Click OK.

All the selected objects are placed into a sub-layout and is automatically referenced to the layout you’re working on.

For more information see Create Sub-Layouts in Inventor and Create Sub-Layouts in AutoCAD.