topic Re: Preset Layers in Project data & BIM

Preset Layers

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:57 GMT

I was wondering if there was any reason not to delete the preset layers and layer combinations in v10. I like to start from scratch setting up a templet so I know exactly what is where to be able to control things the way I want to. I just want to make sure I won't create problems with deleting locked layer etc.

Is there any information on the logic behind the preset layers?

Also why did they change all the shortcuts from 9? I was going to set them back but again if there is a good reason to keep the new ones . . .

Re: Preset Layers

andrewzarb — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:45:46 GMT

Go for it, use the software your way. I think that the presets are there so that there is a workable option out of the box. I always use my own layers and combinations and view sets for that matter.

As for the Keyboard shortcuts I think the reason is called "Graphisoft Logic" which came about after a lot of consultation with their navel.

I suggest to learn the new keyboard commands, it makes it more fun when you have to edit something in 9 I had to do it and I couldn't even go up or down a storey!

At the end of the day they're not going to change the shortcuts back so if you don't get used to them you'll be out of step from here on.

Re: Preset Layers

Link — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:40:33 GMT

Andrew said:

As for the Keyboard shortcuts I think the reason is called "Graphisoft Logic" which came about after a lot of consultation with their navel.

Mo said:

Also why did they change all the shortcuts from 9? I was going to set them back but again if there is a good reason to keep the new ones . . .

Link says:

In the US version, go to Help > Check for Latest ArchiCAD 10 Library... >

Which will take you here:

http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/downloads/library_updates10/USA.html

It contains a Template File and AC10 Upgrade Profile, worked on by Geoff, Ransom and Karl, and myself to a lesser extent. These files will help you start a template from scratch and ease the transition from 9 to 10.

Nothing like diving right in though, even if it does mean you have to go to View > Navigate > Stories to go up or down a storey initially.

Cheers,
Link.