Using layers to organise views

Also when I have the vault layered over the plan, can’t see the internal layout – its like the vault is solid – how can I make the vault look transparent or outlined while I work on the other parts of the design. There a couple of ways: 1) put the vaults and any other elements…

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Modify a design

When you modify a design (whose elevation or section is already saved on another layer) do you need to start all over and create a completely new elevation? No, it isn’t necessary. Copy the new elevation or section generated to an empty layer and check it against the previous layer.  You can update the differences…

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Working with layers

In terms of working with layers and assigning different elements to a layer – ie separate layer for walls, beams, roof slabs, ceilings (assuming a single level building) What do you suggest you set at the reference height for each layer I’ve been primarily working with walls at level (0000) wall height is say 2900 I…

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Layers which move

When I open my drawing, my previous layer 10 has moved to layer 9, and so on. Very strange. Maybe you executed the command Layer->Change Layer order? You can solve the problem by using this command again, following the steps below: Let’s suppose that you want the current Layer #9 on Layer #11 and vice-versa. Go…

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