2020 AutoCAD Tutorial: 6 Easy Steps for Beginnersbr br br Create an Elevation Viewbr Open a plan view.br Click View tab Create panel Elevation drop-down (Elevation). ...br (Optional) In the Type Selector, select a view type from the list, or click Edit Type to modify an existing view type or create a new view type.br Place the cursor near a wall, and click to place the elevation symbol.