Draw in differant views

[DeathByDesign]

In 2009 everything I draw always wants to be on the top view axes (x & Y).

 

Is there a way to just draw in any axes I'm in like lets say back view (x & Z) axes?

 

It would make it so much easier so i don't have to 3D rotate a lot of things.

 

 

[ReMark]

You should make use of Viewports and learn how to switch between them to draw in the different axises.

[rkent]

Use the VIEW command, the various front, back, right side, etc are preset for you. Also you can use the toolbar for View command.

[rgarjr]

Do you not know about how to orientate the UCS?

[DeathByDesign]

Use the VIEW command, the various front, back, right side, etc are preset for you. Also you can use the toolbar for View command.

No i understand what you guys are talking about i might have asked it wrong. lets try again.....for example if i go to left,right,front,or back and lets say i want to draw a circle it draw the circle as if i was in top view meaning it almost looks like a line because I'm in the side view.

 

Does that make sense?

 

I know it can be done because i have done it in 2005 cad but 2009 i cant figure it out.

[ReMark]

Follow the advice already given by reorienting your UCS.

[Patrick Hughes]

Make sure the UCS icon is visible so you know what plane you are in.

 

set your UCS to your current view by typing UCS View

[ReMark]

D-B-D: We'll start with the basics. Is your UCS icon on? Do you know how to change its orientation?

[dumfatnhappy]

D-B-D: We'll start with the basics. Is your UCS icon on? Do you know how to change its orientation?

 

 

right click in your pull down area, choose acad, then enable the UCS (or UCS II?) tool bar, you can change your UCS just like your view this way

 

(I'm going by memory as I don't have acad on this machine)