2004-05-07 02:33 PM
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2004-05-07 04:33 PM
2004-05-07 05:58 PM
2004-05-07 06:29 PM
Matthew wrote:or simply add a new parameter type: layers. that way we get user control based on our own layer set up. defaults are set to the archiCAD layer out-of-the-box, and combined with this wish . . .
Layer names are not standardized among different users so it is not possible for the author of a library part to know what layer to use. If layers can be created by library parts this results in a nightmare for CAD management as layer names proliferate out of control. There is also the problem of how the new layers would relate to existing layer combinations.
2004-05-07 07:43 PM
2004-05-07 07:56 PM
~/archiben wrote:I have often wished for this, but I think there are still some complications. It wouldn't work as a standard since it depends on the individual library parts. Defaulting to the ArchiCAD layer can lead to some embarrassing moments (since newly added parts may appear in views where they are not intended, and not noticed until after they are printed for the client who is walking up the stairs).
...or simply add a new parameter type: layers. that way we get user control based on our own layer set up. defaults are set to the archiCAD layer out-of-the-box, and combined with this wish . . .
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=9984✀
. . . it could be quite useful, no?
~/archiben
2004-05-07 07:58 PM
Red wrote:Naturally, if there were a layer type parameter it could be hard coded. I do this all the time for pens, text size and font, etc. to enforce office standards.
I agree it would need to be an option w/in GDL as parameter (great idea archiben) to use it or not, because like you said Matt layers are not a standard among all Archicad users. Reason I like this is because we have several custom made part tat we use everyday that are always on the same layer, and by having it hard scripted in that would eliminate human error! That is always a plus!
2004-05-08 02:57 AM
2004-05-08 06:42 PM
Red wrote:I think this would be a mistake. At present, object insertion behaves the same as toolbox (standard) element insertion and consistency of behavior is important IMHO. I agree with Matthew about the nightmare for document management that could result if objects could create their own layer.
Predefining the object layer w/in GDL.
Matthew wrote:I agree.
For now I think using templates, option/alt clicking, and (perhaps) favorites is the best workaround.