Layout

Option

Description

Copy

Makes a copy of an existing layout; prompts you:

Enter the name of the layout to copy: <layout1> - enter a name of an existing layout.

Enter new layout name - specify the name of the new layout.

The new layout is added as a tab.

Delete

Erases layouts from the drawing; prompts you:

Enter a layout name - specify the name of the layout to be removed.

New

Creates new layouts; prompts you:

Enter new layout name - specify the name of the new layout.

The new layout is added as a tab.

Rename

Renames layouts; prompts you:

Enter a layout name - enter a name of an existing layout.

Enter new layout name - specify the name of the new layout.

Set

Switches to the specified layout:

Enter a layout name - enter a name of a layout.

Bricscad switches to that layout.

SAve

Saves layouts as DWG files:

Enter a layout name - enter a name of a layout.

Displays the Create Drawing File dialog box.

Enter a name for the drawing, and then click Save.

The DWG file contains the saved layout, as well as the default ones: Model, Layout 1, and Layout2.

Template

Imports layouts from DWG drawing files.

Displays the Select Template From File dialog box.

Choose a DWG file, and then click Open.

Displays the Insert Layout(s) dialog box:

Choose one or more layout names,and then click OK.

If the layout name already exists, Bricscad appends its name. For example,

if the imported layout is named "Layout 1,"then Bricscad names the new layout "Layout3-Layout1."

? to list

Lists the names of layouts already defined in this drawing.

Shortcut Menu

Description

Layout1

Switches the drawing editor to Layout1.

Model

Switches the drawing editor to Layout1.

Layout2

Switches the drawing editor to Layout2.

When the drawing contains other layouts, they are also listed in the shortcut menu.