topic Re: Differentiating Modules Layers from the Plan Layers in Project data & BIM

Differentiating Modules Layers from the Plan Layers

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2023 11:06:42 GMT

Hi,
Is there a way to Differentiate Modules Layers from the Plan Layers, that is when the layers of module are different than plan (otherwise I assume if the layers of module and plan have the same name they all will merge). I guess I am looking into same approach as X-Ref functionality or how MicroStation manages attached (hot link) files. Can such approach be obtained in ArchiCad or it is a Wish list item?
Thanks,
Joseph Harouni

Re: Differentiating Modules Layers from the Plan Layers

Djordje — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 06:08:24 GMT

Joseph wrote:
Is there a way to Differentiate Modules Layers from the Plan Layers, that is when the layers of module are different than plan (otherwise I assume if the layers of module and plan have the same name they all will merge). I guess I am looking into same approach as X-Ref functionality or how MicroStation manages attached (hot link) files. Can such approach be obtained in ArchiCad or it is a Wish list item?

Wishlist; AFAIR it is already there for quite some time.

Re: Differentiating Modules Layers from the Plan Layers

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 02:46:18 GMT

Joseph wrote:
Hi,
Is there a way to Differentiate Modules Layers from the Plan Layers, that is when the layers of module are different than plan (otherwise I assume if the layers of module and plan have the same name they all will merge).
Joseph Harouni

Any module layers will be imported with the modules too, so get the name perfect. I creqaate a 'module notes' layer which I only use int the module.

Re: Differentiating Modules Layers from the Plan Layers

Tom Krowka — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 13:26:27 GMT

Couldn't you put a number or letter in front of each layer in the module file. That way they couldn't merge, and you could control each layer.

Re: Differentiating Modules Layers from the Plan Layers

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 22:02:54 GMT

Addind a number or letter is one way but, I usually add extensions to all layers in the module file (e.g. mod or T1 this depends on what the module is), so that the module layers are visible and different.

I then use the extension filter in the layer dialog box to use/see only the layers in the active file.

hope that helps!