Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Practice Exam

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What is the method for creating a new layer in a viewport that does not appear in other viewports?

  1. Use the Layer Manager to create the layer

  2. Define the layer properties in model space

  3. Create the layer and then delete it from other viewports

  4. Use the Layer Properties Manager and VP Freeze the layer

The correct answer is: Use the Layer Properties Manager and VP Freeze the layer

Creating a new layer in a viewport that does not appear in other viewports involves using the Layer Properties Manager alongside the viewport freeze functionality. When you create a layer in model space, it exists globally within that drawing file. However, to ensure that a newly created layer is visible in one specific viewport but not in others, you can take advantage of the VP Freeze option. By using the Layer Properties Manager, you can freeze the specific layer in the viewports that you do not want it to appear in. This means that while the layer is available for display and editing in one designated viewport, it is effectively turned off in others. This approach allows for control over the visibility of layers in different viewports within a layout, which is crucial for preparing detailed and situational drawings where certain elements should only be seen in specified views. This method emphasizes the capability of viewport-specific layer settings, providing a flexible drafting environment that enhances clarity and organization within a drawing.