Best way to remove unwanted consultant layers from a DWG file xref'd into Archicad?

[rob2218]

Using Archicad 22 on a PC.
Client who is also an architect, uses Autocad and he sends me DWGs often with his own (ahem) "unique" layer naming convention.

I'm tired of polluting my BIM model with his layers when I use his DWGs to do reference traces so what is the best way to:
1) import his DWG file temporarily and then being able to remove his layering convention?

is it xrefencing his DWG?
is it hotlinking his DWG?
Is it having to go into his drawings (DWGs) and adding an extra lettering (I've been adding in his layer list 'ZZ-' so's to keep track of his layers when remove them after I'm done with his DWG).

Or is there a best practices method for removing DWG polluting layers in one fell swoop?
thanks,

[Richard Morrison]

Controlling the embedded layers through the Drawing tool might work, but I'm not sure you can create saved independent views which take layers into account. I believe you need to have the layers displayed in the layer dialog for this to happen. I could be wrong, though.

[Lingwisyer]

Regarding the Drawing Embedded Layers, the layers within the dwg need to be unlocked and unfrozen otherwise they will not appear within the AC dialogue.



Ling.

[rob2218]

I see...so...first, the DWG that is given to me must have "all" the layers unlocked 'and' unhidden.....in order for the DWG Layer settings to work inside of Archicad.

good to know.
thanks.