How To: Use AutoCAD Viewport Overrides – AutoCAD Blog

Have you ever wondered how to display the same AutoCAD drawing geometry differently in two Viewports? Maybe you want to display the existing layout in one Viewport and the proposed design changes in another Viewport. Why not use the super-handy, built-in Viewport Layer Property Overrides function that’s been part of AutoCAD since 2008?

Check out the video below featuring our own Karen Mason (who led the design of this feature) as she teaches you how to use it to simplify your work:

For more on AutoCAD Viewport overrides, check out the Autodesk Knowledge Network article.