AutoCAD - When I freeze a layer on the model space, it freezes the layers on the Layout viewport

[senizQYX66]

Hello,

I hope everyone is well. 

Before I would set up another DWG file to plot my drawings on the layout space, however I have recently started using the same DWG file to model and plot, though with this I am having trouble with freezing the layers.

I have no trouble organising which layers I want to freeze and unfreeze on the viewport, though when I freeze layers in the model space, it automatically freezes these layers on the layout space. Is there a way to freeze layers in the model space without it turning layers off in the viewport in the layout space? 

[ The subject line of this post has been edited for clarity by @handjonathan Original: When I freeze a layer on the model space, it freezes the layers on the Layout viewport ]

[imadHabash · Accepted solution]

Hi,

>> when I freeze layers in the model space, it automatically freezes these layers on the layout space.

This is Normal and how AutoCAD works.

>> Is there a way to freeze layers in the model space without it turning layers off in the viewport in the layout space? 

No .. there is no way!! 

Note: There is a way to freeze viewport layers without affecting model space by using VP tabs in Layer Properties Manager.

[pendean · Accepted solution]

@senizQYX66 You have it backwards: you can freeze layers inside individual viewports separately from each other and from modelspace in AutoCAD.
BUT all of your layers need to be thawed/on in modelspace all the time so you can enjoy that benefit.

If you are really asking how to work in modelspace with viewport-only settings, then explore using VPMAX command (usage explained in help) with the various viewport you have preset instead (VPMIN gets you back out again).