9.1.5.4. Layers

The reference line of the wall defines the sequence of the layers in the case of layered walls.

 

 

The wrong selection of the reference line may cause the inappropriate sequence of layers. As a result, layers cannot be connected. In this case you have to reverse the layers.

Use any of the following commands to reverse layers:

 

Mirror layers

The simplest way to reverse layers is to use the Mirror command. This command reverses the layer sequence of the selected wall by mirroring that across the center line of the wall.

Mirroring + shifting

With this command you can mirror the selected wall layers. The mirroring axis is the user specified side of the wall, which means that the wall will be offset at a distance corresponding to the value of the wall thickness. To achieve the proper status, use the Shift command, which will offset the wall automatically to its place:

Shifting

You can offset the selected wall at a distance corresponding to its own thickness. This distance will be measured from the side you select.

You can use this command when reversing layers as well as when simply offsetting walls with their own thickness.

Switch reference line

Wall is placed along its reference line on the left, right or in the middle. Reference lines on the left or right can be exchanged.

 

When you need to exchange the reference line of an existing wall, click the existing element with your right mouse button. Select the Switch the reference line command from the appearing shortcut menu.  You can choose more wall to change the reference line.

In the property grid you can change also the reference line of the selected wall. Here click on the Switch reference line option.

Before using the command, it is recommended to use the Side marker option in the general properties dialog of the wall.

The command exchanges the reference line of the wall without changing the position of the wall.

 

 

!The command changes only the location of the reference line used for the construction, and has no effect on the material settings of the wall surfaces.