model space environment

[lostincad]

hi guys

just wanted to know how i can set up AutoCAD to have an unlimited model space. it seems that the space enviroment i'm using is pretty limited. i can't draw anything beyond a few metres.

p.s please bare with me i'm not great at using CAD. and also i have switched to the new AutoCAD 2010 and using the 'AutoCAD classic' as the new layout confusses me. some screen shots would be fantastic!

thank you all.

Tara.

[Cad64]

Type LIMITS at the command line and set it to OFF. If it's already set to Off, then you have unlimited space already.

 

If you find that you can't Pan or Zoom past a certain amount, just type REGEN at the command line and hit Enter. Then you will be able to go farther.

 

Edit: Please don't post the same question multiple times. Just post your question once and then wait for replies. I have removed your other duplicate thread.

[lostincad]

I apologize for posting the same question twice i was anxious to get a response and did not think i would get one where i posted my thread.

ok i have tried typing 'limits' and then 'off' in the command line..however this did not work. I then tried typing 'regen' and this worked. however it zoomed out only a little bit. so i have to keep typing 'regen' to get more space. is there no other way to get unlimited space?

Thanks again Cad64 for your help.

[ReMark]

How "unlimited" is "unlimited". Are you drawing in light years?

 

If you have turned Limits to Off then that's all you need do. As you draw your lines, objects, whatever, AutoCAD will accommodate them by expanding model space.

 

I suggest you draw a line 1 light year in the X plane and half a light year in the Y plane. That should give you more than enough room to draw the biggest objects you might encounter in your brief stay here on earth.

[Cad64]

You already have unlimited space, but Autocad only shows you as much as it needs to. So if you need to see more, just type RE or REA at the command line and hit Enter. As you draw, and use more area, Autocad will adjust and you will find that you won't have to Regen as often.

 

If Autocad allowed you to have unlimited access to the entire universe at all times your computer would just crash every time you opened the program. It has to set up it's own internal limits in order to keep track of everything that's going on. Hitting Regen tells Autocad to recalculate to allow you more room to move around.

 

Looks like ReMark got in ahead of me.

[ReMark]

In case you forgot:

1 light year = 5.87849981 × 10 to the 12th power miles

[lostincad]

You already have unlimited space, but Autocad only shows you as much as it needs to. So if you need to see more, just type RE or REA at the command line and hit Enter. As you draw, and use more area, Autocad will adjust and you will find that you won't have to Regen as often.

 

If Autocad allowed you to have unlimited access to the entire universe at all times your computer would just crash every time you opened the program. It has to set up it's own internal limits in order to keep track of everything that's going on. Hitting Regen tells Autocad to recalculate to allow you more room to move around.

 

Looks like ReMark got in ahead of me.

 

Fantastic!

why they didn't teach me this at university lord knows...

i shall keep using the 'RE' command. thanks very much for your help Cad64 you've been awesome. [=

[lostincad]

In case you forgot:

1 light year = 5.87849981 × 10 to the 12th power miles

 

Blimey... i had no idea... well thanks for your help ReMark. i don't think i need that much space but you know enough space to work building a house that kinda thing. the 'RE' command is now my new best friend. cheers [=

[lostincad]

How "unlimited" is "unlimited". Are you drawing in light years?

 

If you have turned Limits to Off then that's all you need do. As you draw your lines, objects, whatever, AutoCAD will accommodate them by expanding model space.

 

I suggest you draw a line 1 light year in the X plane and half a light year in the Y plane. That should give you more than enough room to draw the biggest objects you might encounter in your brief stay here on earth.

 

p.s i promise to stay on earth ahahahaha! thanks again ReMark and Cad64.

much love!

[ReMark]

Remember to draw everything in FULL size in model space. Later on you'll switch to a layout, which gives you access to paper space, and create one or more viewports to show various aspects of your house (or space station). It is the viewport that has a scale assigned to it. Normally you plot from a layout at a scale of 1:1. Good luck.

[lostincad]

Remember to draw everything in FULL size in model space. Later on you'll switch to a layout, which gives you access to paper space, and create one or more viewports to show various aspects of your house (or space station). It is the viewport that has a scale assigned to it. Normally you plot from a layout at a scale of 1:1. Good luck.

 

Yup I will remember that. I always draw at 1:1 because i usually have to plot my drawings and import them into photoshop as presentation boards. Thanks ReMark