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Creating layers

Creating layers

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Creating layers

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Using layers to control object properties is generally much more efficient than changing object properties on a case by case basis. Open the Architectural3 sample file in the Chapter 11 folder. This drawing has but a single layer, layer zero. In fact, every drawing has a layer zero. You can't delete layer zero nor can you rename it. However, we can create any number of layers that we need. In this particular project, I anticipate needing a walls layer, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, kitchen appliances layers and also, a hatch layer. Let's create some of those layers up here. Click Layer Properties or type L A for layer and press Enter. This opens up a large palette interface. It's a bit cryptic as it stands because we're only seeing the first letter of each of these columns. I recommend right clicking and choosing Maximize all columns when you're learning this, and then later once you get a handle on what these columns do, we can come back here and right click choose Optimize all…

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