topic Re: Layer Locking in Project data & BIM

Layer Locking

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2023 11:05:30 GMT

Is there a way to have a "true" locking layer. Currently when a layer is locked it's elements can still be selected, but not edited. I would like to have the layer fully locked and unselectable. Any ideas?

Re: Layer Locking

Aussie John — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 02:17:21 GMT

Sorry not possible.

Re: Layer Locking

Link — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 15:44:12 GMT

You can lock the element independently (Tools>Lock), but it will still be selectable.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Layer Locking

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 16:04:57 GMT

Have you thought about Ghosting the layer?

Re: Layer Locking

SeaGeoff — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:57:08 GMT

Geoff brings up a good point. Why have the objects selectable in either case? It sure would help in limiting errant selections, while still allowing snapping, if locked layers and locked objects couldn’t be selected.

Re: Layer Locking

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 19:21:53 GMT

This brings up another question, what is the advantage of being able to select something that is locked other than to view it's attributes or pick up the attributes for use on a new object?

Re: Layer Locking

Link — Thu, 28 Oct 2004 04:26:50 GMT

This brings up another question, what is the advantage of being able to select something that is locked other than to view it's attributes or pick up the attributes for use on a new object?

Maybe the question is - what's the disadvantage? I'm curious - I've never had a problem with this before.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: Layer Locking

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Oct 2004 13:30:54 GMT

This brings up another question, what is the advantage of being able to select something that is locked other than to view it's attributes or pick up the attributes for use on a new object?

My memory may be wrong, but I believe selected and locked items can be copied to the clip-board. At times this has seemed like a good thing, but I could see where it might lead to problems.