New layer and New CAD Line Style

[Gtomer]

OK,

I want to create a layer so I can draw "Hidden" CAD Lines on a Roof Framing Plan.

The layer gets created but all attempts to draw a CAD line wont allow me to put these lines on my "hidden" Cad Layer.

They Default to CAD Framing, and I dont want to change that line style.

 

Any Ideas?

[ValleyGuy]

9 minutes ago, Gtomer said:

OK,

I want to create a layer so I can draw "Hidden" CAD Lines on a Roof Framing Plan.

The layer gets created but all attempts to draw a CAD line wont allow me to put these lines on my "hidden" Cad Layer.

They Default to CAD Framing, and I dont want to change that line style.

 

Any Ideas?

 

When you make a CAD line it will have a default layer (CAD, Framing in your example). If you open up the CAD line, there will be a heading on the left "Line Style", you should be able to change the Layer, Colour, Style, and Weight. Just designate it to the "CAD, Hidden" or whatever you have called it.

If you are wanting to just use the CAD tools and have the line automatically default to your newly made "CAD, Hidden" layer, that is a different thing altogether. You will need to got to the Project Browser and choose the Plan View > (Right Click) Edit View > Selected Defaults > Layers > Current CAD Layer > Define > un-check CAD, Framing and check CAD, Hidden. This (along with the colour, line style and text style) will now make the default layer when you use the CAD tools follow the "CAD,Hidden" layer. You can switch the default back and forth by doing this through the Project Browser as needed.

 

[MarkMc]

There's an icon to change the CAD layer. I use that often to change the layer. My PVs are set to either Never Save or Prompt so the change can be temporary.

[ValleyGuy]

Thanks @MarkMc I've never used that button before, then again I have each CAD type saved with each SPV so I rarely ever change CAD on the same plan view. Good to know though.

[Gtomer]

Thanks for the response. Ill Play around with that.

 

On another note since Im here, I dont seem to be getting notifications to forum responses eventhough I have chosen to "follow" the thread. I end up having to dig through the forums to find responses to my question. Im sure its user error but need to know what Im missing.

 

Thanks Again