Layer Madness

[Gtomer]

Hi,

As a new user I am struggling with Chief's idea of layers. I am versed in AutoCad so I understand the general concept.

My problem is I create a layer set for a view but the content shows up in every other view that uses that layer.

OK fine. So I create a new layer that will display for only that view. (In this example it is a text layer). No matter what I do when I initiate the text tool it wants to place text on the default text layer.

I would like it if I was in a certain layer set, things like dimensions and text would default to the new layers I have set up for those items without having to turn on the default layer and then reassign objects to the new layers.

Hope that is clear.

 

Thanks for any help.

[joey_martin]

You are saving the new layer set over top of the saved plan view. Read up on Saved Plan Views.

[Chrisb222]

17 minutes ago, Gtomer said:

I would like it if I was in a certain layer set, things like dimensions and text would default to the new layers I have set up for those items 

 

Easily done, once you understand how it works. Difficult to explain in a few lines, here's some homework for you:

 

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-03185/understanding-saved-plan-views.html

 

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00765/understanding-layer-sets.html

[Gtomer]

OK Thanks Y'all Ill look into it!

 

GT

[CharlesVolz]

Look at default sets.

 

[Gtomer]

Thanks all,

I have pretty much resolved the issue.

I am working with a contractor who supplies me with his design in CA. His file didnt include the "premade" plan views, which I suspect was the issue all along. His CA version is a couple behind my x16 at least. Just one of many issues between our files.

 

In short, great info and many thanks!