mkennedy2000 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 So, I'm working on a project with lots of back and forth. While I can just make copies of the layout, then edit each copy to change the sheets I print, it occurred to me I wouldn't mind being able to just set the sheet not to print as well as remove it from the sheet index. In fact, I wouldn't mind having a non printing layer where i could leave notes and instructions to drafting, a change log of decision points and major edits made during design sessions and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb222 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 13 hours ago, mkennedy2000 said: So, I'm working on a project with lots of back and forth. While I can just make copies of the layout, then edit each copy to change the sheets I print, it occurred to me I wouldn't mind being able to just set the sheet not to print as well as remove it from the sheet index. In fact, I wouldn't mind having a non printing layer where i could leave notes and instructions to drafting, a change log of decision points and major edits made during design sessions and the like. Marking a page as "Use as Page Template" will do a lot of what you want. The page won't print, or be listed in the sheet index. But if it's in the middle of the order it will change the numbering in the index. Non-printing layer for a printed page can be accomplished by creating a layer for the non-printing objects, and simply turning that layer off when going to print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKEdmo Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 16 hours ago, mkennedy2000 said: I wouldn't mind having a non printing layer Unlike some other programs (e.g. Autocad), Chief layers do not have an option to be visible and non-printing at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkennedy2000 Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 Thanks for the quick feedback. I'll keep the layout template trick in mind and see if I can use that. I use a layer just the way you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 @mkennedy2000 You can also stash quite a few notes and other things beyond the margin in layout and not worry about them printing or even what layer they are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkennedy2000 Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 Thanks, I do that also, a useful workaround. And I do the same with noteblocks in plan as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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