# \#layout

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## [Rhino 9 – ExportLayout Doesn't Preserve the Original Layout](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-9-exportlayout-doesnt-preserve-the-original-layout/223561)

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**Author:** [@badileanu](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/badileanu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-9-exportlayout-doesnt-preserve-the-original-layout/223561 "2026-10-21T00:16:03Z")

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I’m trying to export a simple Rhino 9 Layout to DWG using \_ExportLayout. The drawing contains only native Rhino geometry: lines, hatches, and dimensions placed directly in Paper Space. No plugins are involved. The expo…

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## [SRD Android CAD Viewer — reading Rhino layouts on an Android tablet](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/srd-android-cad-viewer-reading-rhino-layouts-on-an-android-tablet/222351)

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**Author:** [@Serdar\_Egilmez](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Serdar_Egilmez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/srd-android-cad-viewer-reading-rhino-layouts-on-an-android-tablet/222351 "2026-10-16T02:11:08Z")

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I work in shipbuilding, and the problem that started this is a boring one: the drawing is on the workstation and the work is on the deck. Someone needs to check a dimension on a spool sheet, and the options are to walk b…

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## [VA Exported DWG Doesn't Match the Selected Layout](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/va-exported-dwg-doesnt-match-the-selected-layout/223516)

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**Author:** [@badileanu](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/badileanu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/va-exported-dwg-doesnt-match-the-selected-layout/223516 "2026-10-14T14:17:08Z")

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I’m trying to understand how vaExportToDWG is supposed to work. I have a Rhino Layout displaying a floor plan and annotations at a defined scale, with dimensions placed directly in the Layout. When I run vaExportToDWG,…

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## [Export a Layout to DWG](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/export-a-layout-to-dwg/135318)

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**Author:** [@walther](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/walther)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/export-a-layout-to-dwg/135318 "2026-09-30T02:08:26Z")

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Hello, I need a way to create a 2D DWG file, which exactly resembles a given layout (paper space objects and the visible detail content ) I am using the layout function in Rhino for a project to generate PDF files. My…

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## [WISH: ShowDetails as a command to show detail frames in 3D space](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/wish-showdetails-as-a-command-to-show-detail-frames-in-3d-space/222610)

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**Author:** [@Holo](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Holo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/wish-showdetails-as-a-command-to-show-detail-frames-in-3d-space/222610 "2026-09-29T19:47:12Z")

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We sometimes have to move 2D data in 3D space and this messes up details in Layouts. Therefore it would be fantastic if we could have a ShowDetails command that would display all details in 3D (2D) space just like mappi…

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## [Detail View and Dimension Scaling Issue when Zooming-In in Layouts](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/detail-view-and-dimension-scaling-issue-when-zooming-in-in-layouts/166036)

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**Author:** [@Luke\_Lynch](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Luke_Lynch)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/detail-view-and-dimension-scaling-issue-when-zooming-in-in-layouts/166036 "2026-09-09T00:18:01Z")

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Hi, Just started using the Rhino 8 BETA on my Macbook Pro M1Pro and this quirk keep happening when I zoom in too close on detail views (see .gif). The dimensions shift over and don’t scale properly, or the detail view d…

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## [Inserted block 1000 times larger than expected](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/inserted-block-1000-times-larger-than-expected/156808)

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**Author:** [@nsgma](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/nsgma)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/inserted-block-1000-times-larger-than-expected/156808 "2026-09-08T22:47:22Z")

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I have a block which I made in a layout. My layouts are typically in millimeters. I exported it some time ago and did not use it for a while. I have now inserted it on another layout in millimeters, but it is 1000 time…

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## [Scale dropdown for pages layout, please!](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/scale-dropdown-for-pages-layout-please/46169)

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**Author:** [@Bogdan\_Chipara](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Bogdan_Chipara)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/scale-dropdown-for-pages-layout-please/46169 "2026-09-08T22:44:29Z")

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In the properties of page layouts under Scale could be useful to have a drop-down with standard scales like 1:50 1:100 etc. to choose from, as it is already in the Print Setup. Thanks! \[standard scales\]

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## [Mac: Export to dwg including Layouts?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/mac-export-to-dwg-including-layouts/222300)

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**Author:** [@Jaxx](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Jaxx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/mac-export-to-dwg-including-layouts/222300 "2026-09-03T08:19:07Z")

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In Windows the method to “Save As” + selecting .dwg format allowed layouts to be exported too. In Mac the “Save As” is limited to only Rhino .3dm format. The alternative to use “Export” to .dwg has no option to also tra…

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## [Modify PERSPECTIVE detail-view in layout](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/modify-perspective-detail-view-in-layout/195317)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Wimmer](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Sebastian_Wimmer)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/modify-perspective-detail-view-in-layout/195317 "2026-08-17T08:48:22Z")

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good afternoon, is there a way to expand or crop a detailed - perspective - view in layout? I cant figure out how to do this simple task. I have a perspective view which shows a part of a model in a certain view-angle…

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## [Curve length variable/dim in layouts](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/curve-length-variable-dim-in-layouts/221624)

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**Author:** [@samface](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/samface)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/curve-length-variable-dim-in-layouts/221624 "2026-08-13T02:45:46Z")

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Hi all, Trying to dimension the edges of a curved object in layouts in rh8 mac. Ideally, I’d like to use two curves in one text field – we’re cutting a rectangle out of kerfcore, and I want to show the cut dimensions, …

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## [Hide in detail shows in other detail](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/hide-in-detail-shows-in-other-detail/221557)

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**Author:** [@samface](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/samface)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/hide-in-detail-shows-in-other-detail/221557 "2026-08-11T22:29:51Z")

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This is a weird one. I have two layouts on a page. If I hide objects in one of the two details, they show up in the other, and vice versa. Anyone else run into this / know how to fix? Can’t really think of how to post…

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## [Rhino 9 - Create Detail From Shape](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-9-create-detail-from-shape/220923)

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**Author:** [@Teo](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Teo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-9-create-detail-from-shape/220923 "2026-07-28T22:18:02Z")

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Hello, inspired by the new SetDetailBorder command, here is a Python script for Rhino 9 that creates a detail based on the shape options provided via the command line. I hope you find it useful. Cheers. CreateDetailFr…

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## [Layer state associated to detail view in layouts gets dis-associated](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/layer-state-associated-to-detail-view-in-layouts-gets-dis-associated/135989)

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**Author:** [@payman32385](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/payman32385)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/layer-state-associated-to-detail-view-in-layouts-gets-dis-associated/135989 "2026-07-14T21:39:47Z")

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Hi, The problem here is when creating a detail view in layout and associating it with layer state. 1st I create a Detail view in the layout I double click on the Detail view to activate it I double click a layer state …

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## [Unable to edit Layout](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/unable-to-edit-layout/220591)

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**Author:** [@Brunosouth](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Brunosouth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/unable-to-edit-layout/220591 "2026-07-06T15:15:25Z")

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Hi. I am trying to jump into a layout template to move it and re align it to my technical drawing. When double clicking, nothing happens. The is no way to edit that particular template, I can do it with all the rest. Th…

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## [Rendered Display Mode Looks Worse in Layout](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rendered-display-mode-looks-worse-in-layout/219347)

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**Author:** [@DJS](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/DJS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rendered-display-mode-looks-worse-in-layout/219347 "2026-05-27T10:18:15Z")

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In a perspective view rendered mode we see this: In Layout a detail view set to rendered looks like this: Shadows darker, highlights blown out, the whole thing is shifted to blue. What can I do to make a rendere…

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## [Named position to specific detail viewport](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/named-position-to-specific-detail-viewport/67746)

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**Author:** [@BEMAD](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/BEMAD)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/named-position-to-specific-detail-viewport/67746 "2026-05-18T14:07:49Z")

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Dear Mc Neel Team, As it has already been asked in the past, a huge and great improvement would be the ability to affect named position or snapshot to specific detail viewport in order to be able to show different state…

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## [Print Function Bug with Layouts](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/print-function-bug-with-layouts/217621)

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**Author:** [@briankhoozh](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/briankhoozh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 7:37am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/print-function-bug-with-layouts/217621 "2026-05-18T07:37:14Z")

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When using the Print command and RhinoPDF from model space, sometimes the layouts fail to load into the print preview, and when print is activated, the pages come out blank. I’ve noticed that if the pages don’t appear in…

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## [Custom viewstyle fails to render in layout on latest Service Release](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/custom-viewstyle-fails-to-render-in-layout-on-latest-service-release/215774)

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**Author:** [@mutarq](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/mutarq)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/custom-viewstyle-fails-to-render-in-layout-on-latest-service-release/215774 "2026-04-15T20:16:54Z")

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Well… me again. I’ve spent some time figuring out how to create a custom ViewStyle with hard shadows (but in a light gray tone). I made a copy of Arctic and tweaked a few parameters, one of which was the gamma output to…

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## [Same hatch in two layouts with different colors](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/same-hatch-in-two-layouts-with-different-colors/215600)

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**Author:** [@Jesse\_Altmann](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Jesse_Altmann)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/same-hatch-in-two-layouts-with-different-colors/215600 "2026-04-07T22:13:27Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m stuck with trying to generate two drawings in two different layouts. I’m using a Clipping Plane to create a hatch. The goal is to show (and print) that same hatch differently depending on the layout: …

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## [Annotations in layout slow to edit/move](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/annotations-in-layout-slow-to-edit-move/217495)

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**Author:** [@Katie\_Butterfield](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Katie_Butterfield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/annotations-in-layout-slow-to-edit-move/217495 "2026-03-30T12:45:55Z")

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Hey all, Now, I don’t have the most spec’d up mac, but my rhino runs completely fine with only a few exceptions. One of those is trying to move anything in layout is a complete pain because it slows and lags, making it …

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## [PlanViews in Model Space or live Viewports in layout space?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/planviews-in-model-space-or-live-viewports-in-layout-space/217173)

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**Author:** [@ZHUO](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ZHUO)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/planviews-in-model-space-or-live-viewports-in-layout-space/217173 "2026-03-24T07:29:31Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently working on the conceptual design phase of a project and need to output simple floor plans and sections quickly. I’m struggling to find a stable workflo and would appreciate some advice on whic…

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## [Not a question but a development suggestion/request](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/not-a-question-but-a-development-suggestion-request/195687)

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**Author:** [@Teun\_Van\_Knegsel1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Teun_Van_Knegsel1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/not-a-question-but-a-development-suggestion-request/195687 "2026-03-17T20:36:04Z")

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maybe the question is where to post requests so people can upvote? Rhino8 layouts and new section tools are quickly become more useful for architectural documention. Thanks a lot for that it helpt in my job. I would lo…

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## [All About Layouts](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/all-about-layouts/216191)

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**Author:** [@Joshua\_McBeath](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Joshua_McBeath)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/all-about-layouts/216191 "2026-03-08T22:25:51Z")

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I’ve read every layout post for help on multiple things (so thank you all for the help already) and there still seems to be quite a bit I’m missing. Currently working on a small architectural project with around 30 - 40…

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## [Make a Wish! / Interior designer](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/make-a-wish-interior-designer/216211)

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**Author:** [@Krzysztof\_Benke](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Krzysztof_Benke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/make-a-wish-interior-designer/216211 "2026-02-21T23:58:25Z")

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Hi! As I am a Rhino lover and an interior designer at the same time, I thought I’d make a wish list for the McNeel team in preparation look forward to the next christmas :slight\_smile: I gave up AutoCAD a long time a…

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## [Request. Layout import "with options"](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/request-layout-import-with-options/216187)

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**Author:** [@mutarq](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/mutarq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/request-layout-import-with-options/216187 "2026-02-21T00:25:39Z")

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Hi again, This is a small request. I frequently import layouts from other files, and it would be very helpful to have buttons or options to “Select All” and “Deselect All”… even a search function. At the very least, a “…

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## [Matching A3 Layout view with A3 on model view](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/matching-a3-layout-view-with-a3-on-model-view/215496)

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**Author:** [@Brunosouth](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Brunosouth)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/matching-a3-layout-view-with-a3-on-model-view/215496 "2026-02-17T22:54:24Z")

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Hi. I would like to fit my Layout A3 to my Model/Viewport without having the layout boundary that comes by default: I do not want that boundary line in the PDF export or printouts. I have prepared my technical drawin…

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## [Layout printing in R8... come on](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/layout-printing-in-r8-come-on/215327)

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**Author:** [@Holo](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Holo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/layout-printing-in-r8-come-on/215327 "2026-02-10T22:37:13Z")

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Ok, so we are finally giving R8 a go for pro work. And here is why it feels like you are still in Beta: Setting up a layout does not choose RhinoPDF as default. When printing the first layout the paper size is ignored…

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## [Insight to layouts functionality. (Compared to SketchUp)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/insight-to-layouts-functionality-compared-to-sketchup/215664)

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**Author:** [@Bror\_Oskar\_Person](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Bror_Oskar_Person)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/insight-to-layouts-functionality-compared-to-sketchup/215664 "2026-02-09T11:58:17Z")

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Hi, im hoping to get some insight into layouts. I’ve been an employed architect for about 10 years, and im about to start my own practice. In my previous office i’ve worked primarily in archicad and sketchup. When studyi…

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## [Rhino I love you but](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-i-love-you-but/131952)

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**Author:** [@felttippen](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/felttippen)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-i-love-you-but/131952 "2026-01-29T12:50:25Z")

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Firstly apologies for the long one! I’m a long time Rhino user (started on Rhino3 around 15+ years ago) and I absolutely love modelling in it. It’s fast and just a pleasure to get things done in. With Rhino7 it’s even be…

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