Move Model Space to Layout 1 Tab

[Dana W]

Apparently the word "viewport" isn't setting off any response triggers.

[halam]

So I have a factory floor layout file. There are 3 future state concepts with each concept having multiple variations and a new set of dimensions for each variation. There are 16 variations as of now (including dimensions for each variation). To organize, I put each variation on a separate ...

This sound like you are not familiar with XREF. Try that, read about it..
Make the variations based on a the basic THREE designconcept fles as origin, then different layouts (Viewports ring a bell?) and layers LATER ON will lead to desired 16 paperspaces (aka drawings). My advice, Good luck ;-)