Autodesk 057B1-41A111-1001 - AutoCAD LT 2010, User Manual

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Create a Blank Area to Cover Objects
Create a polygonal area, called a wipeout to mask underlying objects with the
current background color.
A wipeout object covers existing objects with a blank area to make room for
notes or to mask details. This area is defined by the wipeout frame, which you
can turn on for editing, and turn off for plotting.
Use the WIPEOUT command both for creating a wipeout object, and for
controlling whether wipeout frames are displayed or hidden in the drawing.
If a polyline is used to create a wipeout object, the polyline must be closed,
contain line segments only, and have zero width.
Use Wipeout Objects on a Layout
You can create wipeout objects on a layout in paper space to mask objects in
model space. However, in the Page Setup dialog box, under Print Options, the
Print Paperspace Last option must be cleared before you print to ensure that
the wipeout object is printed correctly.
See also:
Control How Overlapping Objects Are Displayed (page 129)
330 | Chapter 9 Annotate Drawings