Access Model Space from a Layout Viewport

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Access Model Space from a Layout Viewport

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To edit in a maximized layout viewport

1. Click the boundary of the layout viewport to select it.
   NoteYou can maximize a locked viewport and modify objects. When you restore the viewport, it is locked again.
2. On the status bar, click the Maximize Viewport button.

   You can restore the viewport and maximize another viewport by clicking one of the arrows next to the Maximize Viewport button.

3. Make any changes.
4. To return to the layout viewport, click the Restore Viewport button on the status bar.

   The center point and magnification are returned to the settings that were in effect before the viewport was maximized.

 Toolbar: Status bar 

 Command entry: VPMAX, VPMIN