These are the different map-layouts you can work in. Some might be easier to understand than others, but that's up to you to choose one you like. You will always be able to switch between layouts when you're working. See 'Layout menu' on how you change between these.

However, you should be aware that rotating the 'Compass and Zoom' will affect all 2D-views, so the X,Y,Z axises will correspond to the angle of the compass. If you use the 4-views layouts, you should not need to change the angle of the compass.

Upper area is side-view (X,Z)
Lower area is top/down-view (X,Y)

Upper left area is side-view (X,Z)
Upper right area is full 3D-view (X,Y,Z)
Lower area is top/down-view (X,Y)

Upper left area is front/back-view (X,Z)
Upper right area is left/right-view (Y,Z)
Lower left area is top/down-view (X,Y)
Lower right area is full 3D-view (X,Y,Z)

Upper left area is full 3D-view (X,Y,Z)
Upper right area is top/down-view (X,Y)
Lower left area is left/right-view (Y,Z)
Lower right area is front/back-view (X,Z)

The entire area is full 3D-view (X,Y,Z)