How do I plot camera views?

[jb-mjarchitect]

I recently used the camera feature of Autodesk for the first time. I set up more than 50 cameras at different locations on a 3D topo map with model block houses and was pleased with the results. Now, how do I print the pictures from the camera views with hidden line work. There is no information in the help menus. The plot window does not show a preview of the dwg. What I have been able to plot is not the camera picture just some linework.

[Opie]

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Richard
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[Mike.Perry]

Hi

Are you attempting to Plot from Modelspace or Paperspace ( Layout ) ?

If Modelspace, try Plotting via Paperspace with appropriate Floating Viewports set-up.

Have a good one, Mike

[Firmso]

I recently used the camera feature of Autodesk for the first time. I set up more than 50 cameras at different locations on a 3D topo map with model block houses and was pleased with the results. Now, how do I print the pictures from the camera views with hidden line work. There is no information in the help menus. The plot window does not show a preview of the dwg. What I have been able to plot is not the camera picture just some linework.

Go to Tilemode-0 and activate your Viewport then type Shademode, and choose Hidden.
Hope this helps

[Firmso]

BTW, try also setting your Maxactvp.
This lets you control your number of active viewports.

[Chris.N]

I recently used the camera feature of Autodesk for the first time. I set up more than 50 cameras at different locations on a 3D topo map with model block houses and was pleased with the results. Now, how do I print the pictures from the camera views with hidden line work. There is no information in the help menus. The plot window does not show a preview of the dwg. What I have been able to plot is not the camera picture just some linework.you don't mention the acad version you are using, and i understood that the 'camera' feature (tool?) was new to 2007. Please clarify. Thanks.

[Chris.N]

what 'type' of views are you trying to print (rendered, shaded, B&W hidden...), and how many per sheet are you trying to achieve?

[cad user]

have you saved the views in Named Views? if not do that and restore each view to plot, either one at a time or via viewports

JA