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    SPACESWITCH (System Variable)

    Controls whether model space can be accessed by double-clicking in a layout viewport.

    Type:Integer
    Saved in:Not-saved
    Initial value:1

    Turn this system variable to 0 if you have annotations in paper space, and you don't want to activate model space in a layout viewport unintentionally. You can still access model space with the MSPACE command.

    Value

    Description

    0

    Prevent access to model space

    1

    Allow access to model space

    Related Concepts

    • About Layouts
    • About Layout Viewports

    Related Reference

    • Commands for Working with Layout Viewports
    • Commands for Working With Layouts

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