How To Hide Specific Area In AutoCAD

To hide a specific area in AutoCAD, you can use the WIPEOUT command or the HIDEOBJECTS command, depending on your requirements. Here are the steps for each method:

Using the WIPEOUT Command

1. Create a Wipeout Object:
   • Type WIPEOUT in the command line and press Enter.
   • Follow the prompts to create a polygonal area that will obscure everything behind it.
2. Draw the Wipeout:
   • Click to define the vertices of the wipeout area.
   • Close the polygon by clicking the starting point again or type C to close the shape automatically.
3. Adjust Wipeout Settings:
   • To ensure the wipeout is above other objects, you might need to adjust the draw order.
   • Type DRAWORDER in the command line, select the wipeout, and choose Bring to Front.

Using the HIDEOBJECTS Command

1. Select Objects to Hide:
   • Type HIDEOBJECTS in the command line and press Enter.
   • Select the objects you want to hide and press Enter.
2. Restore Hidden Objects:
   • To bring the hidden objects back, type UNISOLATEOBJECTS and press Enter.

Additional Tips

• Layer Management: Another way to control the visibility of certain areas is to use layers. Place the objects you want to hide on a specific layer and then turn off or freeze that layer.
  • Type LAYER in the command line and press Enter.
  • Create a new layer or select an existing one.
  • Move the objects to that layer.
  • Turn off or freeze the layer as needed.
• Clipping: You can use the XCLIP command if you are working with external references (Xrefs).
  • Attach an Xref or a block.
  • Type XCLIP in the command line and press Enter.
  • Select the Xref or block.
  • Specify the clipping boundary.

These methods should help you hide specific areas in AutoCAD effectively.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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