Working with layers from the dialog

3.3.1. Working with layers from the dialog

Click the Layer button in the Status bar.

In doing so, you activate the Layer management dialog box where you can specify layer properties.

!We suggest that you use a layer distribution and assign the elements to different layers. In this case you can group elements on the basis of layers. You can turn certain layers of, or use them as background.

In the following we describe the use of the Layer dialog box in details:

Add layers

To create additional layers, click the button.

You can modify the properties of the new layer subsequently.

&The pipe in front of the layer’s name signs the active layer:
See: 3.3.2. Activate layers chapter.

Name layers

The program automatically names layers you create Layer1, Layer2, etc.

Double click Name, and enter the desired name of the layer.

Repeat the command in the case of other layers.

When clicking Name you can arrange the names in ascending or descending order.

2The program maintains layer names even when you use the copy/paste command between different drawings.
The name of the layer can contain maximum 48 characters, in case of longer name the program cuts the remaining characters.

Delete layers

To delete a layer:

Click the layer you wish to delete.

Click the button.

!You cannot delete the active layer!

Filter layer list

With the layer filter you can list:

All layers, or only

Used layers, that is layers that contain elements.