Have you ever wanted to view your designs in 3D in AutoCAD? It's easier than you think! Here's how you can do it in just a few simple steps.

Step 1: Open your drawing in AutoCAD and make sure you are in a 3D modeling workspace. If you're not sure how to do this, you can easily switch to a 3D workspace by selecting the '3D Basics' workspace from the workspace switching menu.

Step 2: Once you're in the 3D modeling workspace, you can start viewing your design in 3D. To do this, simply click on the '3D View' tab in the ribbon and choose the '3D Viewpoint' option. This will allow you to orbit, pan, and zoom around your design in 3D.

Step 3: If you want to view your design from a specific angle, you can use the 'Orbit' command to rotate your view around the model. You can also use the 'Pan' command to move your view side to side or up and down, and the 'Zoom' command to zoom in and out.

Step 4: If you want to see your design with realistic lighting and shading, you can turn on the 'Realistic' visual style. This will give you a more accurate representation of how your design will look in the real world.

Step 5: Once you're happy with your 3D view, you can save it as a named view so you can easily return to it later. To do this, go to the 'View' tab in the ribbon and choose the 'Named Views' option. From there, you can create a new named view and give it a descriptive name.

And there you have it! You can now easily view your designs in 3D in AutoCAD and get a better understanding of how they will look in the real world. Give it a try and see how 3D viewing can enhance your design process in AutoCAD!