How do you create a section view in AutoCAD?

Creating a section view in AutoCAD is best accomplished by utilizing viewports and the "SECTION" command in the Layouts. This process allows you to visualize inside a 3D object or to see what the object looks like when cut through by an imaginary plane.

Using viewports ensures that you can manage the different views of your drawing effectively, showing specific parts of your layout in detail. The "SECTION" command facilitates the generation of the actual sectioned view based on the defined cutting plane. This approach provides a clear and professional method for representing complex structures in a readable format by providing necessary annotations and details in your drawings.

Other methods like copying and pasting objects, using the "TRIM" command, or adjusting layer properties, do not directly facilitate the creation of section views. They serve different purposes within the software, like modifying existing geometry or controlling the display characteristics of objects, but they do not inherently generate a designated cut-through view like the "SECTION" command does.