This tutorial demonstrates several ways to display objects in plan and model views.
There are a variety of ways to view AutoCAD Civil 3D objects. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use some of the most common methods, including viewports, named views, display representations, 3D views, and visual styles.
For more information, see the AutoCAD Help topic Use 3D Viewing Tools.
Topics in this section
- Exercise 1: Setting Up the Drawing Window
In this exercise, you will configure the drawing window, using named views and viewports.
- Exercise 2: Changing the Display of an Object
In this tutorial, you will change the appearance of a surface by changing its style. You will examine the style settings that affect how an object is represented in plan, profile, and model views.
- Exercise 3: Viewing a Drawing in Model
In this exercise, you will learn some ways to view drawing objects in three-dimensional views.