https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68652#M35055 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>Hello, if this has been hashed over before, please excuse me... I did a search for layer related info and I didn't see what I was looking for.<BR /> <BR /> LAYERS, whew! That is my weak point in drafting. I am familiar with some publications that deal with it but my question is regarding ArchiCAD's way of offering us access to the layers tool.<BR /> <BR /> Is there a way to have a list of the layers in an open window off to the side that allows you to view the drawing at the same time, then when you click OFF a layer you immediately see the drawing data disappear from the drawing view? Is this called live update? It would make life so much easier. Is there an add-on for this feature?</T></DIV> Fri, 26 May 2023 13:08:36 GMT Anonymous 2023-05-26T13:08:36Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68652#M35055 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>Hello, if this has been hashed over before, please excuse me... I did a search for layer related info and I didn't see what I was looking for.<BR /> <BR /> LAYERS, whew! That is my weak point in drafting. I am familiar with some publications that deal with it but my question is regarding ArchiCAD's way of offering us access to the layers tool.<BR /> <BR /> Is there a way to have a list of the layers in an open window off to the side that allows you to view the drawing at the same time, then when you click OFF a layer you immediately see the drawing data disappear from the drawing view? Is this called live update? It would make life so much easier. Is there an add-on for this feature?</T></DIV> Fri, 26 May 2023 13:08:36 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68652#M35055 Anonymous 2023-05-26T13:08:36Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68653#M35056 <BLOCKQUOTE>Burginger wrote:<BR /> <BR /> Is there a way to have a list of the layers in an open window off to the side that allows you to view the drawing at the same time, then when you click OFF a layer you immediately see the drawing data disappear from the drawing view? Is this called live update? It would make life so much easier. Is there an add-on for this feature?</BLOCKQUOTE> <BR /> <BR /> If I understood you correctly, the "Quick Layers Palette" should do this. It is under :Windows, Palette Display, Quick Layers. <BR /> <BR /> If you select something in a window, the middle section allows you to turn-off the layer of what you had selected. <BR /> <BR /> HTH Wed, 03 May 2006 06:26:19 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68653#M35056 Erika Epstein 2006-05-03T06:26:19Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68654#M35057 Hi Burginger,<BR /> <BR /> You are not alone in being 'weak' on layer control. When discussing this with colleagues, we found that the layer of an object is the last thing we check (after line-type, colour, etc.) and often completely neglect!<BR /> <BR /> A feature you may find useful is 'Active Layer' under 'Options'. If you turn this on, you can choose a layer for all subsequent elements (until you turn it off again). So, if you're doing a plumbing layout, for example, you can set the layer to 'Drainage' and then everything will go on it, whether it's a line, an arc, text or sanitary fitment.<BR /> <BR /> - Keith Wed, 03 May 2006 12:25:16 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68654#M35057 Anonymous 2006-05-03T12:25:16Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68655#M35058 Keith, thanks I didn't know about that layer control tool. It should be a huge help. Thanks. Wed, 03 May 2006 14:03:24 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Layer-Techniques-in-AC-9-or-10/m-p/68655#M35058 Anonymous 2006-05-03T14:03:24Z