Hi All
Rene, you have great things going on from what I've seen over the couple years of learning getting into the CA program.
You are right. After many ways with (not so) Auto-CAD, I too have went the Less is More route with layers. Elevations I use 4 layers from light to dark, Done. But that is all line work.
Even Revit, has it to where the outlets, switches and lights are able to be switched on / off in your view. Notice how I didn't say "Layer". They don't really use them per se.
However, seeing many different types of architects' CAD files, using 5 layers, makes it to where you can have the:
Plan 1. Outlets & Switches & Circuits Below on the Power Plan (3 layers)
Plan 2. Switches & Lights & Circuits Above on the Lighting Plan (2 additional layers)
Just like schedules can separate floors, rooms, cabinets, etc, this should be the same on plans.
When done you have 2 sheets.
CA needs to incorporate this Simple concept. Be nice to have a simple panel schedule soon. (unless I'm not seeing it yet?) From others, the Plumbing and Mech. too.
Always looking forward to learning more,
CH
(I wanted to add my 2-cents as I believe we are behind compared to other programs out there. Even printing per another person's post, and should also include keeping same sheet setup per file & print single sheets not batch only. Further, export to .dwg needs work.)
