
I hope my question is clear enough, if it's not, just let me know and I'll take it to the next level. In the Xref_A1.01 drawing, I can make the changes without any problem, it's the final drawing where I'm trying to setup a paper space viewport that I get the prompt. I shouldn't have any problem with xref'ing to a ctb style drawing, I used to do that all the time in 2007. And, of course, the plot style properties can not be changed. When I attempt to change layer plot styles for the A1.01 drawing in my final scaled drawings (assume it's TA101) I"m prompted with Invalid option keyword for each instance of attempting to change the plot style. I do all of my actual work on the Xref_A1.01 drawing using my layers, block linetypes, etc. My working drawing is then Xref'd again to other drawings that line stuff in paper space (call it TA101). The architect's background (I'll call it A1.01) is Xref'd to what I call my working drawing (Xref_A1.01.dwg). I'm woking in style table plot styles (.stb). I've got an xref that is based on ctb plot styles. Is this just another instance of me relying on old habits, or is this another feature like FREAKIN UNRESOLVED LAYERS? To change the color of this go to the options tab and select display and find the viewport controls color on the menu as shown in the video.I'm just getting used to 2011 64bit and I find myself tripping of my old habits now and then. Click on the image for additional information about this tab. To control the visibility in the options dialog box type options at the command prompt and switch to the 3D modeling tab and check/uncheck the “Display the Viewport Controls check box” as shown below.

Simply create the button and paste this code (shown below) into the macro section and you will now have a button to toggle the variable on and off.

You could put a macro on your tool palette to toggle the the system variable on and off. To control the visibility type VPCONTROL at the command prompt and set the system variable to 1 or 0. I am a Civil 3D designer which makes these controls essential when I am looking at my surface and changing views. When you select each element on the controls a fly out menu will show up with various options for you to view your model quickly. When you select each element on the controls a fly out menu will show up with various options for you to view your model. The controls are placed on the top left corner of the viewport.

These controls let you add viewports and control the visual display of your model very quickly. The controls are placed on the top left corner of the viewport. Viewport controls were first introduced back in AutoCAD 2012.

Viewport controls were first introduced back in AutoCAD 2012. Note: The images are linked to knowledge network articles on the subject matter. Someone asked me “Sam, How do you turn off those text notes on the top left of my model space?” I thought yes you can do that but let’s first explain what these controls are and show you what those controls do.
