How to use Layers

Every drawing element you draw belongs to a layer. Each new plan comes with a layer called "Base Layer"

When you draw something, it is assigned to the Active Layer

In the dialog above, the draftsman has created and assigned separate layers for:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Walls

It's like having four plans in one file. By checking or un-checking the visible boxes, you control what is displayed and printed.

When you load a plan, all the layers are visible. Use the Layer Dialog to switch layers to invisible as needed.

If you change your mind as to what layer a drawing element should be assigned (or if you want to retrofit an existing plan to use layers):

• Select a new Active Layer
• Select the element(s)
• Use "Move Selected Element to Active Layer" menu item.

• You can use the "Select All Elements in the Active Layer" menu item, and paste them into a new plan.
• You can rename any layer.
• You can delete an entire layer and all its elements.

Note: To make a layer active and make all other layers invisible, hold down the Control Key while clicking on the layer name,

Note: There should be a "layerDemo.pln" in the sample plans shipped with the program. View the Layer Dialog with "layerDemo.pln" loaded to see some uses of layers.