Layers

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Introductory Training Video: Understanding Layers

Classroom Design Project Training Video: Working with Layers and Layer Sets to Get the Views You Want

What's New In Version X1 Training Video: Layers - Layers and Layer Sets

The concept of layers is similar to a stack of transparencies, with groups of objects stored on each sheet. Layers are used to organize and manage the display of all objects in all views and the Materials List. Layers can also be locked to prevent accidental editing.

Every object in a plan must exist on a layer. One layer can be thought of as one transparency sheet. You can determine which layer an object is on by looking in its specification dialog or by selecting the object and looking on the status bar. You can customize how each layer displays in the Layer Display Options dialog.

Layers are organized into groups called layer sets. The layer set currently in use determines which objects display, and how those objects are shown. You can customize the layer display settings for all layers in a layer set without affecting other layer sets. You can copy, add and delete layer sets in the Layer Set Management dialog. All views use a unique layer set. You can specify the initial layer set that is used for a particular type of view in the Layer Set Defaults dialog.

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