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Contents

Welcome ................................................................................

Documentation ........................................................................................

Additional help ........................................................................................

Feedback on the documentation .......................................................

Understanding layers .........................................................

What are layers? ......................................................................................Hierarchic structure of layers...............................................................

What can I do with layers? ..................................................................

Advantages of data organization using layers ..............................

Disadvantages of data organization using layers .........................

Project-based or office-specific layer settings ..............................

Relationship between layers and drawing files .............................

Working with layers ...........................................................

Defining the current layer ...................................................................

Selecting the current layer ..................................................................

Assigning a different layer to elements already created ...........

Determining which layer is assigned to an element ....................

Defining the layer selection on the Format toolbar ....................

Behavior of layers in NDW files ..........................................................

Layers of openings and recesses .........................................................

Symbols and layers .................................................................................


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Smart Symbols and Layers .............................................................................. 2

Assigning layers to elements of smart symbols .............................................. 2

Modifying layers of smart symbols ..................................................................... 2

Visibility of smart symbols depends on layers ................................................. 2

Example of visibility ................................................................................................ 2

Smart symbols and the From layer format property ................................... 2

Example of smart symbols and the 'From layer' format property ............. 2

Layer visibility ............................................................................. 29

Setting layer visibility in drawing files ....................................................... 3

Showing and hiding layers .............................................................................. 3

Setting the layer visibility in layouts ........................................................... 3Saving visibility settings .................................................................................. 3

Saving visibility settings as favorite files .......................................................... 3

Saving visibility settings as plot sets .................................................................. 3

Using plot sets ..................................................................................................... 3

Creating new plot sets ............................................................................................ 3

Deleting plot sets ..................................................................................................... 3

Renaming plot sets .................................................................................................. 3

Defining visible and hidden layers in a plot set .............................................. 3

Assigning users to plot sets ................................................................................... 4

Using plot sets for assembling layouts .............................................................. 4

Defining format properties using layers .............................. 43

Using the From layer format property ...................................................... 4

Defining format properties using layers ..................................................... 4

How to match layers' format properties .................................................... 4Using the format properties of layers automatically ............................. 4

Assigning the From Layer setting to elements already created ........ 4

Removing the From Layer setting from elements later ....................... 5


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Assigning format properties to layers ..............................................

Using line styles .......................................................................................

Create and define line styles ....................................................................

Modifying line styles ...................................................................................

Assign line styles to layers.........................................................................

Using drawing types ...............................................................................

Selecting the current drawing type (in document mode) ...............

Selecting current drawing type (for layout elements) .....................

Creating drawing types ..............................................................................

Copying drawing types...............................................................................

Modifying current drawing type (for layout elements) ...................

Managing rights using layers ..........................................

Layer access rights ..................................................................................

Modifying access rights to layers ............................................................

Modifying access rights to layers using the 'change layer status'

Managing layers when workgroup manager is installed............

How Workgroup Manager affects layer management.................

Using privilege sets .................................................................................

Create new privilege sets ...........................................................................

Delete privilege sets ....................................................................................

Renaming privilege sets .............................................................................

Defining modifiable and frozen layers in a privilege set .................

Assigning users to privilege sets ..............................................................

Working with layer structures .........................................

The default ARCHITECTURE layer structure ....................................

Managing layers and layer structures ..............................................

Modify layer structures .........................................................................

Saving layer structures ...............................................................................

Retrieving layer structures ........................................................................


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Removing layer structures ..................................................................................... 7

Restore default layer structures .......................................................................... 7

Combining layer structures from several projects ......................................... 7

Basic rules for creating layer structures ..................................................... 7

Check list for creating your own layer structures ................................... 7

Situation in your office .......................................................................................... 7

Tasks accomplished by your office...................................................................... 7

Exchanging data with partners ............................................................................ 8

Preliminary considerations prior to creating your own layer structures 8

Creating new layers and layer hierarchies ................................................. 8

Notes on naming layers ................................................................................... 8

Transferring layers to DXF/DWG ............................................ 85

Assigning layers during import ...................................................................... 8

Arranging layers on current drawing file and DEFAULT layer .................... 8

Arranging layers on current drawing file and different layers .................. 8

Arranging layers on different drawing files and DEFAULT layer ............... 8

Arranging layers on several drawing files and several layers ..................... 9

Importing into existing layer structure ............................................................. 9

Transferring the layer status during import..................................................... 9

Transferring the 'from layer' structure during import .................................. 9

Assign layers and drawing files when exporting drawing files ........... 9

Elements get the DEFAULT layer .......................................................................... 9

Elements are placed on the layer that matches the Allplan layer ............. 9

Elements are placed on the layer that matches thedrawing file number and name ........................................................................... 9

Elements are placed on the layer that matches both thedrawing file number and the Allplan layer ...................................................... 9

Naming convention for exported layers ........................................................... 9

Assigning layers when exporting to MicroStation ......................................... 9

Transferring the layer status during export ................................................... 10

Transferring the 'from layer' structure during export ................................ 10


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Appendix ................................................................................

'Layer' dialog box ....................................................................................

Layer dialog box, general tools ................................................................

Layer dialog box, Select layer/visibility tab ..........................................Layer dialog box, plot set tab ...................................................................

Layer dialog box, privilege set tab ..........................................................

Layer dialog box, format definition tab ................................................

Layer dialog box, layer structures tab ...................................................

Overview of files provided for layer management .......................

Index .......................................................................................


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Layers Welcome

WelcomeWelcome to Allplan, the high-performance CAD profor architects.

This step-by-step guide consists of nine chapters wshow you all you need to know about layers in Allp

The individual chapters cover the following:

Welcome: this chapter provides information on tdocumentation for Allplan. In addition, it showswhere to find additional help on Allplan and wh

turn for training, coaching and project support.

Understanding layers: in this chapter you will lewhat a layer is and how layers are structured. Yoalso get information on the advantages anddisadvantages of working with layers.

Working with layers: this chapter introduces yocommon methods of working with layers. Forexample, you will learn how to select the curren

and how to assign a different layer to elementsalready created. In addition, this chapter explainlayers behave with smart symbols, symbols and files.

Layer visibility: this chapter shows you how to layers so that they are visible or invisible, how tthese settings and how to use plot sets to effectivcontrol layer visibility.

Defining format properties using layers: in thischapter you will learn how to define elements' foproperties using layers ('from layer').

Managing rights using layers: this chapter explhow to use layers to control users' access rights.


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Working with layer structures: this chapter showshow to modify, save and import layer structures. Inaddition, it includes tips on how to best create yourown layer structures.

Transferring layers to DXF/DWG: In this chapter youwill learn how to export Allplan's drawing filestructure and layer structure to layers in DXF/DWGfiles and how to import the layer structure of aDXF/DWG file to Allplan's drawing file structure andlayer structure.

Appendix: This chapter includes a description of theoptions available in the Layerdialog box and the files

provided for layer management.


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Layers Welcome

Documentation

The Allplan documentation consists of the following:

The online Help is the main source of information for learabout and working with Allplan.While you work with Allplan, you can get help on the cur

function by pressing the F1 key, or activate Helpon tStandardtoolbar and click the icon on which you require

The Manualconsists of two parts. The first part shows howinstall Allplan. The second part is designed to provide anoverview of basic concepts and terms in Allplan as well asintroduce approaches for entering data in Allplan.

The Basics Tutorialguides you step by step through the mimportant tools for designing and modifying elements in A

TheArchitecture Tutorialguides you step by step throughprocess of designing a building. In addition, you learn howanalyze and evaluate the building data using lists and schand to output the results to a plotter.

The Engineering Tutorialguides you step by step throughprocess of creating key plans, general arrangement drawinreinforcement drawings. In addition, you learn how to outresults to a plotter.

New Features in Allplanprovide information on what's nthe latest version.

Each volume in the Step-by-Stepseries deals with a speciconcept or series of tools/modules in Allplan in detail. Thecovered include data exchange, system administration, geomodules, presentation modules, 3D modeling etc. You candownload these guides as PDF files in the Learn - Documearea of Allplan Connect (http://www.allplan-connect.com)


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Additional help

Tips on efficient usage

The ?menu includes Tips for efficient usage. This topic providespractical tips and tricks showing you how to use Allplan efficientlyand how to carry out operations with ease.

Forum (for Serviceplus) customers

Allplan forum in Allplan Connect: users exchange information,valuable tips relating to everyday work and advice on specific tasksRegister now atwww.allplan-connect.com

FAQs on the Internet

You can find up-to-date FAQs on the Internet at the followingaddress:allplan-connect.com/faq

Feedback on the Help

If you have suggestions or questions on the online Help, or if youcome across an error, send an e-mail to:[email protected]


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Feedback on the documentation

We are always trying to improve the overall quality of our prdocumentation. Your comments and suggestions are importanand we welcome feedback on the manuals and online help.

Please do not hesitate to contact us to express criticism or praconcerning the documentation. Feel free to contact us as follo

Documentation

NEMETSCHEK Allplan GmbHKonrad-Zuse-Platz 181829 Munich, Germany

Phone: 0180 1 750000Fax: 0180 1 750001Email: [email protected]


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Layers Understanding layers

Understanding layersLayers provide an additional means of structuring dentities within drawing files. You can display exactinformation you need just by switching the relevanlayers on and off. This way, you can see better whaare doing and proceed quickly.

You can use layers to define the format properties oelements.

Layers are important organizational elements. Their

importance increases the more people are involved project and the more a CAD system is used for thespecialist design processes. Layers do not replace drfiles. Rather, they complement them.


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What are layers?

Metaphorically speaking, a layer is not a transparency. Rather, it isan elements attribute or property, which you assign to designelements belonging to a specific category (e.g. load-bearing walls,non-bearing walls). Think of a layer as an element color or a linetype. Layers are not the equivalent of drawing files. Layers can be seso that they are visible or hidden.

Each drawing file contains at least the DEFAULT layer, which isalways available to all users. Its status is always modifiable. Youcannot assign format properties to the DEFAULT layer and elementscannot assume their format properties from the DEFAULT layer,either.

Allplan provides 65,535 (2^16) different layers. The numbers betwee1 and 32,767 are reserved for Allplan layers. You can save your ownlayers to numbers between 32,768 and 65,535. The settings of theindividual layers (short name, full name) are saved in a file.

Each layer has an internal number. The program uses these numbersto access the individual layers.


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Hierarchic structure of layers

Layers are arranged in a hierarchical tree structure. The DEFAlayer is an exception as it is not integrated in this hierarchy.

The layer hierarchy consists of three levels:

The first level describes the layer category (z.B. ARCHITECENGINEERING).

The second level is divided into special fields within the ca(e.g. Design, Room).

The third level is formed by the layers themselves. Each has a full (long) name with a detailed explanation of its coand a short name (e.g. Ceiling surface, RO_CEIL).


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10 What can I do with layers? Allplan 201

What can I do with layers?

You can use layers to accomplish a number of tasks:

Controlling visibility: You can use layers to quickly show and hidespecific elements. These settings can be saved in a plot set, which

you can use when you assemble layouts. When assembling a layoutyou can choose to display only the elements in a specific plot set -switching between 1:50 and 1:100 is thus no problem. For moreinformation, see layer visibility (on page 29).

Controlling format properties: You can use layers to define theformat properties (pen thickness, line type, line color) of elements.

Allplan provides several alternatives: for example, you can configurthe program to present the format properties as defaults on theFormattoolbar or you can use the 'From layer' setting, which meansthat layers and elements are inherently linked. In this case, changingthe format properties of a layer causes the format properties of allthe elements to which this layer is assigned to change automatically

When you are using line styles and drawing types, you can work ina scale-independent manner and alter the appearance of yourdrawings at the press of a button. All you need to do is switchdrawing types. For more information, see defining format propertiesusing layers (on page 42).

Controlling managing rights: Access to layers can be controlled bymeans of privilege sets. Privilege sets are generally assigned when

there are several people working on the same project: when workingwith Workgroup Manager, you can assign individual users to one ormore privilege sets. As a result, these users can only see and/or editthe layers that are associated with the relevant privilege set. Formore information, see managing rights using layers (on page 58).


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Advantages of data organization usinglayers

With large projects in particular, organizing data using lay

significant advantages:

Associative elements - such as wall dimensions or sill elevlabels - reside in the same drawing file and yet can still befrom view.

In order for the interaction between elements to function cthe components in question have to reside in the same drafile. This is also the case for certain analysis and evaluatiooperations. With layers, you can meet these requirements

Easier to assemble layouts thanks to plot sets. Plot sets areuser-defined compilations of layers. These can also be useediting and assembling layouts. When assembling a layoucan choose to display only the elements in a specific plot switching between 1:50 and 1:100 is thus no problem.

Exporting drawing files to DXF/DWG layers is easier as yoassign each layer in a drawing file to a different DXF/DW

When importing DXF/DWG files, the DXF/DWG layer strucan be automatically integrated in the layer hierarchy.

The layer of an element can be modified more quickly thadrawing file to which it belongs. You can quickly create layers that are not included in you

structure and then use these layers in all the drawing filesproject.

As a project can contain more layers (approximately 65,00drawing files (6,000), layers allow you to distinguish moreprecisely between the individual design entities.

You can make up to 65,000 layers visible and modifiable (while you can only display and edit up to 80 drawing filesame time).

Layers can be shown and hidden very quickly (e.g. using por favorites).


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You can change the format properties of a layer later. All theelements of this layer that were drawn using the From layer, linestylesetting will adapt automatically.This way, you do not needto modify them separately.

You can copy format properties including layers bydouble-clicking with the right mouse button. This method also

works with wizards. Similarly, you can use Copy Formattoquickly copy the format properties of an element and apply themto other elements.

Disadvantages of data organization usinglayers

Besides the numerous advantages, organizing data using layers

also has two disadvantages:

Layers involve involve some managing work, at least in thebeginning.

If your entire data organization is based on layers, all the data isin one drawing file (i.e. in one file). This means that only oneuser at a time can access the data. To facilitate concurrentactivity, you have to distribute the data that several users need toaccess onto different drawing files.


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Project-based or office-specific layersettings

Layers are resources like pens or line types and can be saved project or in the office standard.

When creating a new project, you can make this setting in thSettingsarea.

This setting can be modified later.

Important note: for practice and testing it is essential that yocreate a new project and set the layer settings to project.


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Relationship between layers and drawingfiles

The use of layers doesn't mean that drawing files don't play a rolewhen it comes to organizing your data. With large project inparticular, a combination of both is essential. With the samestructural depth, the number of drawing files required is far lesswhen working with layers.

The number of drawing files you need not only depends on the sizeof the project, but also on your hardware. Modern, fast computerswith a lot of memory can handle a lot more data per drawing filewithout this leading to a noticeable downturn in performance.

The interplay between layers and drawing files depends on thefollowing factors:

The size of the project and the number of designers involved atany one time.If several designers are working on one floor, create one drawingfile per area of responsibility (e.g., East Wing, Central Unit, West

Wing, for example.)

Simultaneous involvement of specialist designers on the project.Separate drawing files should always be used for the specialistdesigns in order to facilitate concurrent activity.


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Layers Working with layers

Working with layersThis chapter introduces you to common methods ofworking with layers. For example, you will learn hoselect the current layer and how to assign a differenlayer to elements already created. In addition, thischapter explains how layers behave with smart symsymbols and NDW files.

Defining the current layer

When created, each element is given the current layer. The laywhich is used as the current layer is governed by the followinsettings:

When you activate a tool (e.g. line) for the first time, a spelayer is automatically selected as the current layer (if theAuto-select layer with menuoption is active in the Layerbox). The layer in question depends on which tool you acttheAuto-select layer with menuoption is not enabled, thprogram automatically uses the layer you selected last.

You can use Select, Set Layersor the Formattoolbardefine a different layer as the current one. This layer will tautomatically be used as the current layer the next time yactivate the tool.

When you save components as styles or favorite files, the currently set is also saved. When you retrieve these compolater, the layer saved is automatically set as the current lay

Normally, openings like recesses in walls and slabs or winand door openings get the same layer as the element into

they are inserted. Click the Specialbutton in the OptiComponents - Miscellaneous areato specify whether thesopenings can be assigned separate, independent layers.

As walls can consist of multiple construction layers and elayer can have different format properties, you can define


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layer for each of the construction layers in a wall or upstanddirectly in the Propertiesdialog box (you usually make thesesettings on the Formattoolbar).

Selecting the current layerTo select the current layer

Select the current layer in one of the following ways: Select the layer in the list box on the Formattoolbar. The

selection in this list box is based on the tool you activated.You can expand and reduce this selection. Detailedinformation is provided in Defining the layer selection on the

Format toolbar (on page 19).

Click Select, Set Layers, select the Select Layer/Visibilitytab and double-click the layer you want to make current.

Click Select, Set Layers, select the Select Layer/Visibilitytab and click . Click an element. The layer of this elementis set as the current layer.

Use Modify Layer Status.Notes:

You can only use layers for which you are granted full accessrights as the current layer. The layers that are available to youdepend on the privilege sets to which you belong.

When you select theAuto-select layer with menubox andactivate a tool the next time, the program automatically sets thelast layer selected in this toolas the current layer. When this boxis not checked, the program uses the last layer selected.


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When you retrieve parameters/components saved as favorusing , the layer that was current when you saved theparameters/components is automatically set as the current

Assigning a different layer to elementsalready created

You can assign a different layer to elements you have alreadycreated. Doing so can change the elements format properties elements have the From layer property).

To assign a different layer to elements already cre

1 Click Modify Format Properties.2 In the Modify Format Propertiesdialog box, click the but

with the name of the layer.

3 In the Layerdialog box, use the right mouse button to cliclayer you want to assign to the elements and, on the shortmenu, click Current.

4 In the Modify Format Propertiesdialog box, click OK.5 Select the elements you want to move onto the selected laNote: To find out how to modify layers on which smart symbreside, see Modifying the layers of smart symbols (see "Modiflayers of smart symbols" on page 25).


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Determining which layer is assigned to anelement

To determine which layer is assigned to an element

Click the element with the right mouse button and, on theshortcut menu, select Format Properties.

Or:

Open the Optionsand the Selectionpage and select theLayercheck box in the Element infoarea.

The layers full name and short name is displayed with thecrosshairs when you position the cursor over an element.

The layer of certain elements is also displayed in the Properties

palette.


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Defining the layer selection on the Formatoolbar

When you activate a tool, you can quickly select a layer on thFormattoolbar and make it current.

The selection in this list box is based on the tool you activatecan expand or reduce this selection. You can assign up to 40 to a tool.

To define the selection of layers on the Format to

1 Activate the tool whose selection you want to change (e.g2 Click Select, Set Layers.3 Select the Select Layer/Visibilitytab.4 Select the List layers assigned to currently selected menu

in the List box contentsarea.

The layers assigned to the active tool are listed in the arealeft.

5 Do the following: To remove a layer: click the layer you want to remove

the right mouse button. On the shortcut menu, click ReLayer.


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20 Behavior of layers in NDW files Allplan 201

To add a layer: use the right mouse button to click in the arewhere the layers are displayed. On the shortcut menu, clickInsert Layerand select the layers you want to add. You canassign up to 40 layers to a tool.

Behavior of layers in NDW files

The Layerdialog box displays the layers that are used in aNDW-format file. A separate layer structure is available for theselayers and (ndw)is added to the structure node in question:

A line style assigned to a layer is saved with the NDW-format file(and not the line style definition itself!). As line styles are assignedbased on numbers, the appearance may change if different linetypesare defined using the same internal numbers.


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Layers of openings and recesses

Normally, openings like recesses in walls and slabs or windowdoor openings get the same layer as the element into which th

inserted. Open the Options, Componentspage and click tSpecialbutton in the Miscellaneousarea to specify whether topenings can be assigned separate, independent layers.

This way, you can hide recesses in walls and slabs or windowdoor openings. All you need to do is assign an element-indep

layer to these openings and set it to Hidden, frozen. Anexample: openings are usually displayed in working drawingson the building site; however, they are not included in applicplans or presentations created for clients. You can still derive working drawings and application plans from the same 3D mHowever, there are some particular issues to bear in mind.

Note: Only the system administrator can make these project-ssettings.

Approach

Openings on discrete layers behave as follows (using a slab/wrecess as an example):

The recess and the wall/slab were assigned different layersis nothing unusual about the display:

When you set the layers you have assigned to the wall/slaHidden, frozen, the recesses are still visible.


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When you make the wall/slab layers visible again and set thelayers assigned to the recesses to Hidden, frozen, therecesses are no longer visible; the hole in the wall, however, isstill visible (particularly in isometric view):

Hiding these holes involves two steps:- Open the Options, Componentspage and click the

Specialbutton in the Miscellaneousarea and select theComponents on hidden layers are not to interact with

components on visible layersoption.

- Then click Restore 3D View.

Note the following with layouts:

When you place the same drawing file in a layout without recesses(e.g. application plan) and in a different layout with recesses (e.g.working drawing), you need to make the relevant settings and

perform Restore 3D Viewbefore you print out each layout. Thetwo layouts can never be correct at the same time as documents arealways placed with the current contents in layouts.


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Symbols and layers

When you define a symbol, the individual elements that mak

symbol retain their layers. You can use the Options, Smasymbols and symbolspage to specify which layer the symbohave when you place it in the workspace.

If the Place symbols - on current layeroption is selected, allelements of a symbol will be given the current layer. If this onot selected, all the elements of a symbol will retain their layethe layers they had when you defined the symbol).


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Smart Symbols and Layers

Assigning layers to elements of smart symbolsWhen it comes to specifying which layer is assigned to the elementsof a smart symbol when it is placed in the workspace, a distinctionhas to be made between the instance of the smart symbol as a wholeand its individual foils (i.e. the geometric elements).

Instance of a smart symbol: an instance of a smart symbol canbe placed on the default layer or on the current layer. You canmake this setting in the options: Smart symbols and symbolspage, Smart symbolsarea,Place instance of smart symbol.

Foils(geometric elements): the geometric elements are given thelayers in accordance with the setting you made when you definethe smart symbol.

It is irrelevant which layer is set as the current layer when you placea smart symbol. The settings made when you defined the relevantsmart symbol always apply. When defining a smart symbol, clickLayerin the Input options. Now you can choose between threeoptions:

- Retain layers of elements: all geometric elements of a foilretain their layers.

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All elements on the default layer: the default layer isassigned to all the geometric elements of a foil.

- All elements on current layer: all the geometric elements of foil are given the layer that is current when the smart symbolis defined.


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Note: If you place a smart symbol of which a layer of a geelement is not included in the current layer structure, theprogram will assign an undefined layer (??_layer#) to thegeometric element in question.

Important: if the layers of the geometric elements of a smart are frozen whereas the layer of the instance of this smart symmodifiable, the smart symbol can still be edited (e.g. deleted omoved) as a single entity.

See Modifying layers of smart symbols (on page 25) and Visibsmart symbols depends on layers (on page 25).

Modifying layers of smart symbols

Click a smart symbol with the right mouse button and chooseFormat Properties. Now the layer of the instance of the smarsymbol is displayed (this is not the layer on which the geometelements are located) and can be modified. To find out how tomodify layers of individual geometric elements, see Modifyingeometric elements in smart symbols.

Visibility of smart symbols depends on layers

If the layer of an instance of a smart symbol is hidden, all thegeometric elements of the relevant smart symbol are hidden, t

the layer of an instance of a smart symbol is visible, the visibdepends on the settings you have made for the layers of theindividual geometric elements.

Important: if the layers of the geometric elements of a smart are frozen whereas the layer of the instance of this smart symmodifiable, the smart symbol can still be edited (e.g. deleted omoved) as a single entity.

See Example (see "Example of visibility" on page 26).


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Example of visibility

This small example includes two geometric elements and twoinstances of smart symbols. Each of these elements is on a differentlayer.

Geometric elements

Lineon Layer_Lin

Circleon Layer_Circ

Instances of smart symbols

InstanceA on Layer_A

InstanceB on Layer_B

Table

The Invisiblecolumn lists the layer that is hidden. The two othercolumns show which geometric elements are then visible or hidden.

Hidden layer Instance A Instance B

Layer_Lin

Layer_Circ

Layer_A Hidden

Layer_B Hidden

Layer_Lin + Layer_Circ Hidden Hidden


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Smart symbols and the From layer format property

Geometric elements as well as instances of smart symbols canthe From layerformat property. When elements are displayedsetting made for the geometric elements has priority. When y

assigned the From layersetting to the instance of the smart sthe program only considers this setting if you have not notasthe From Layersetting to the geometric elements. See Examp"Example of smart symbols and the 'From layer' format propepage 28).


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Example of smart symbols and the 'From layer' format property

This small example includes two geometric elements and twoinstances of smart symbols.

Geometric elements

Line

From layer,green

Circle

not From layer,blue

Instances of smart symbols

InstanceA (From layer, red)

InstanceB (not From layer)

Table

The following is displayed on screen:

Instance A

(From layer)

Instance B

(not From layer)

Line, green(of geometric element)

Circle, red(of instance of smart symbol)

Line, green(of geometric element)

Circle, blue(of geometric element)


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Layers Layer visibility

Layer visibilityYou can use layers to quickly show and hide specifelements. These settings can be saved in a plot set,

you can use when you assemble layouts. Whenassembling a layout, you can choose to display onlelements in a specific plot set - switching between and 1:100 is thus no problem.


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Setting layer visibility in drawing files

You can set layers so that they are visible or invisible and thusshow/hide the corresponding elements.

This way, you can quickly hide the elements you don't need duringthe current design phase, selectively modify elements in thedisplayed layers, check your plan and see whether all the elementsare assigned to the desired layer. For example, you might choose tohide the slab layer and then view the spatial arrangement of thebuilding as a hidden line image in perspective view.

Note: Click an element with the right mouse button and, on theshortcut menu, select Modify Layer Statusand then Isolate elemenlayer - set all other layers to hiddento hide all the layers with theexception of the layer on which the element clicked is located.

If you find that you often require the same combination of visibleand hidden layers (for dimensioning or labeling at certain scales, for

example), then it is best to define what is known as a plot set. Youcan also use plot sets when assembling your layout later on so thatonly the visible layers are printed out.

Note:You can configure the program to display all the elements onfrozen layers using a single color by activating the check box in theDisplayarea of the Layerdialog box.


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Showing and hiding layers

You can use this tool to define which layers are visible on scrand which ones are hidden. You can also select a plot set so tlayers it contains are visible.

Note: The default layer is always set to Modifiable.

To select the visible layers

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Select the Select Layer/Visibilitytab.3 Select the visible and hidden layers in one of the followin

If you have already defined a plot set and wish to use tsetting of this plot set, click with the right mouse buttothe window, select Match visibility from plot seton thshortcut menu and click the desired plot set.

Select the layers you want to assign a common propertthe selection with the right mouse button and, on the smenu, click ModifiableorVisible, frozenor Hidden, f.Or:Click one of the icons in the Modify statusarea.

Or:Press the SPACE BAR.

Note: You can save these settings as a favorite file in the Laydialog box. This way, you can quickly and easily access the resetting.

Note: Click an element with the right mouse button and, on tshortcut menu, select Modify Layer Statusand then Isolate elayerto hide all the layers with the exception of the layer on the element clicked is located.


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Setting the layer visibility in layouts

When it comes to setting the visibility of layers in layouts, adistinction has to be made between elements that are in layoutelements (documents placed in a layout) and elements that areactually drawn in a layout.

Visibility of elements in layout elements

Four options are available for setting the visibility of elements inlayout elements. You can make this setting when you place layout

elements using the Layout Elementtool. Click the Layerdataentry box on the Context toolbar and select an option in the Elemen

visibility from layers in the layout dialog box.

Set all to visible, ignore layers in layout element

The printout contains all the elements that the user has the right tosee, regardless of the layer settings.

Plot set, current setting of selected plot set (dynamic)Only the layers in the selected plot set are displayed in the layoutand printout. This option is only available when you have defined aleast one plot set. The current settings of the selected plot set aredisplayed. This setting is dynamic; in other words, the appearanceof the printout may vary depending on the current setting for theselected plot set.

Current, always use current layer setting (dynamic)

The printout contains the elements that are set to visible in

Select, Set Layers(Formattoolbar). This setting is dynamic; inother words, the appearance of the printout may vary depending onthe current setting for the selected layer.

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You can specify which layers are visible. Select the relevant land activate the desired status in the Statusarea. You can alsthe shortcut menu. This setting is fixed as it is saved with thlayout element. This ensures that a layout is always printed othe same settings, regardless of plot sets and the current layer

setting.

Visibility of elements drawn directly in layouts

The visibility of elements which are drawn directly in a layoualways depends on the current layer setting.

Saving visibility settings

If you find that you often require the same combination of vi

and hidden layers (for dimensioning or labeling at certain scaexample), then it is best to save this setting. You can do this iways:

As a plot set(see "Saving visibility settings as plot sets" page 34): requires special privileges.

As a favorite file(see "Saving visibility settings as favorfiles" on page 33): can be done by every user.

Saving visibility settings as favorite files

To save the visibility settings of layers as a favor

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Make the settings you need.3 Click the layers displayed with the right mouse button and

the shortcut menu, click Save current setting as a favorit

4 Select a folder, enter a file name and click OK.Note: Click Load favoriteon the shortcut menu to retrievesettings saved.


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Saving visibility settings as plot sets

To save the visibility settings of layers as a plot set

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Make the settings you need.3 Click the layers displayed with the right mouse button and, on

the shortcut menu, click Save current setting as a plot set....

4 Select a folder, enter a file name and click OK.Note: Click Match visibility from plot set...on the shortcut mento retrieve the settings saved.


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Using plot sets

A plot set is a set of layers that you can select when compilinarranging layouts. You can also use plot sets to control whichare visible/hidden. Only the elements in the selected plot set adisplayed in the layout.

For example, you can select a plot set for working drawings sonly the data that is relevant to a working drawing appears infinal printout.

Creating new plot sets

When you are working with Workgroup Manager in a netenvironment, you must be logged in as administrator.

To define a new plot set

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Click the Plot settab.3 Click the Define, modify plot setbutton.

The Plot set admindialog box opens.

4 Click New plot set.5 Enter a name for the new plot set.


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6 Select the group to which the new plot set is to be added or entera new group.

7 Click OKto confirm.TheAssign usersdialog box is displayed.

8 Select the users you want to assign and click Close.


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Deleting plot sets

When you delete a plot set, the program only deletes its namelayers and elements on the layers are retained. Bear in mind, that deleting plot sets may lead to layouts that no longer prod

desired result.


To delete plot sets



4 Select the plot sets you want to delete, click the selection wright mouse button and, on the shortcut menu, click Delesets.


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Renaming plot sets

When you are working with Workgroup Manager in a networkenvironment, you must be logged in as administrator.

To rename a plot set



4 Click the plot set you want to rename with the right mousebutton. On the shortcut menu, click Rename plot set, changegroup.

5 Enter the new name and click OKto confirm.


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Defining visible and hidden layers in a plot set


To define which layers in a plot set are visible anwhich are hidden

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Click the Plot settab.3 Under Plot set in list box, select the plot set whose visibil

settings you want to define.

4 Select the layers whose visibility you want to change in thset you have selected.

5 Select the visible and hidden layers in one of the followin Click the selection with the right mouse button and sel

access right on the shortcut menu.

Click one of the icons in the Modify statusarea. Press the SPACE BAR.Note: You can use Match plot set visibility...on the shortmenu to match the settings from an existing plot set and mthem.

Tip: You can also copy thevisible and invisible layers ofa plot set directly from thelayer visibility settings. Selectthe Select Layer/Visibilitytab, right-click the layersdisplayed and select Savecurrent setting as plot setonthe shortcut menu.


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Assigning users to plot sets

You can assign users to plot sets as well as plot sets to users. Thefollowing section shows how to assign users to plot sets. Theprocedure is the same for assigning plot sets to users.


To define which users have access to which plot sets


The Plot set admindialog box opens. The existing plot sets and

users assigned are displayed in the left window of theAssignusertab. The existing users are displayed in the right pane.

4 Select the users you want to assign to a plot set.5 Drag and drop the users onto the desired plot set.

Or:

Select one or more plot sets and click .

Note: To remove a user from a plot set, select the user in the left

pane and click Delete useron the shortcut menu or click .


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Using plot sets for assembling layouts

When you place documents in a layout, you can select a plotthat only a specific selection of layers is visible in the layout.

To use a plot set for assembling layouts1 In the Plot Layoutmodule, click Layout Elementor

NDW Layout Element

2 If necessary, select an NDW layout element.3 Click Layer/plot seton the Context toolbar.

4 In theVisibility, saving mode, behaviorarea, enable theset, current setting of the selected plot set (dynamic)opt

5 Select a plot set.


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Defining format propertie

using layersYou can use layers to define the format properties (thickness, line type, line color) of elements. Allplanprovides several alternatives: for example, you canconfigure the program to present the format properdefaults on the Formattoolbar or you can use the 'layer' setting, which means that layers and element

inherently linked. In this case, changing the formatproperties of a layer causes the format properties ofthe elements to which this layer is assigned to chanautomatically. When you are using line styles anddrawing types, you can work in a scale-independenmanner and alter the appearance of your drawings press of a button. All you need to do is switch drawtypes.


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Using the From layer format property

Elements can assume the format properties (pen thickness, line type,line color) of the layer on which they are drawn. The relevantproperties are then grayed out on the Formattoolbar and when you

make modifications using Modify Format Properties. Moreinformation is provided in Matching the format properties of layers(see "Defining format properties using layers" on page 45).

Advantages of the From layer format property

The elements' format properties are associated with the layers'format properties. When you change the format properties of alayer, the format properties of all the elements to which this layeis assigned change automatically.

You can work in a scale-independent manner using line styles.Note: When working with pen thickness and line color of text aswell as pen thickness, line type and line color of dimension lines anddimension text, you have to take into account special conditions thacontrol the assignment of pen thickness and line color and thatoverride the From layer property.


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Defining format properties using layers

In the Layerdialog box, you can specify that an element is toautomatically assume the properties of the layer on which it idrawn.

This involves two steps:

Open the Format Definitiontab and select one of the threoptions for matching the format properties of layers (see "match layers' format properties" on page 46). This generalapplies for all new elements and is valid until you explicitchange it. When you are working with Workgroup Managnetwork environment, you must be logged in as theadministrator. Otherwise, you cannot make settings.

Switch to the Select Layer/Visibilitytab and specify the fproperties (pen thickness, line type and line color) the progto take from the layer.


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How to match layers' format properties

You can match the format properties of a layer in three ways:

On the Format Definitiontab. Do not use, ignore format properties of layersis active:

Each new element assumes the properties that are current on theFormattoolbar.

Copy to format toolbar as a proposed value when layers areselectedis active:

When you create an element, the Formattoolbar displays theproperties that are assigned to the current layer. You can modifythe element's format properties when you create it (on the Forma

toolbar) and later on (using Modify Format Properties). Thelayer is not associated with the element; in other words,modifying the layer's format properties later does not affect the

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Match from layer based on line style, pen, line, color assis active:

The layers format properties are used for new elemente. Tfixed setting. The format properties cannot be modified eit

creation time (on the Formattoolbar) or later (using MFormat Properties). You can only change them by modifyformat properties of the layer. Elements and the layers forproperties are inherently linked; in other words, modifyinglayer's format properties later automatically changes the fproperties of all the elements to which this layer is assigne

With this fixed setting, you can match the layer's formatproperties in two ways (depending on whether you check uncheck theAssign, use line stylebox):

- Assign, use line styleis not active: fixed pen, line andsettings are assigned to layers. As a result, the elementlayer are always displayed with the same format prope

- Assign, use line styleis active: fixed pen, line and colsettings are not assigned to layers; a line style is used i

As a result, the manner in which the elements of a layedisplayed changes with the scale or drawing type. For minformation, see Using line styles.

Note: When working with pen thickness and line color of texwell as pen thickness, line type and line color of dimension lidimension text, you have to take into account special conditicontrol the assignment of pen thickness and line color and thoverride the From layer property.


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Using the format properties of layersautomatically

You can configure the program to have the elements that you drawautomatically assume the settings for pen thickness, line type andcolor from the layer on which they are drawn.

To configure the system to draw elements with the

settings of the current layer

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Open the Format Definitiontab and select the second or third

option in the Format properties of layersarea.

3 Switch to the Select Layer/Visibilitytab and select the formatsthat are to be applied automatically. You can make this setting inthe Layer's format propertiesarea.

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Assigning the From Layer setting toelements already created

You can assign the FromLayer setting to existing elements.

To assign the FromLayer format property later

1 Click Modify Format Properties.2 In the Type of modificationarea, select Change "FromLay

pen, line and color.

3 In the Format propertiesarea, check the boxes of the formproperties for which you want to assign the 'From Layer' s

4 Select the elements you want to modify.Note: In the case of 2D elements, you can also set the From lproperty in the Propertiespalette.

Note: You can also assign the FromLayer setting to existingelements later by activating Match layers format propertiesLayerdialog box and assigning the relevant layer to the elemagain.


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Removing the From Layer setting fromelements later

You can remove the FromLayer setting from elements later.

To remove the FromLayer format property later

1 Click Modify Format Properties.2 In the Type of modificationarea, select Change "FromLayer" fo

pen, line and color.

3 In the Format propertiesarea, uncheck the boxes of the formatproperties for which you want to remove the 'From Layer' setting

4 Select the elements you want to modify.Note: In the case of 2D elements, you can also set the From layerproperty in the Propertiespalette.


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Assigning format properties to layers

Every layer has pen, lineand colorproperties. In the Layerdbox, you can specify that an element is to automatically assuproperties of the layer on which it is drawn.

To assign a pen thickness, line type and line color

layers

1 Click Select, Set Layersand select the Format defintab.

2 In the area on the left, select the layer(s) for which you wadefine format properties.

3

In the area on the right, set the format properties you wanassign to the selected layers.

Note: If you selected several layers and want to change jusingle property, set just the property in question. All the oproperties remain unchanged.

Note: If the elements are to automatically assume the formatproperties of the layer on which they are drawn, activate the check box in the Select Layer/Visibilitytab.


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Using line styles

Line styles allow you to define the display of elements based on thereference scale or drawing type. Requirements: the format propertiesare taken from the layer (in a fixed manner) and the use of linestyles is enabled.

The format properties (pen, line, color) you define for a layer can besaved in a named line style. Elements can then assume the formatproperties of this layer. You can define different line styles for

various scale ranges and/or drawing types so that the display ofelements varies depending on the reference scale / drawing type set.

Several predefined line styles that are based on DIN 1356-1 areshipped with the program.

Line styles are project resources. When creating a project, you canthus specify whether you want to use the line styles in the officestandard or project-specific line styles.

You can also apply theAs construction linessetting to scaleranges/drawing types. Elements with this layer are then displayedusing the line type and color of construction lines. However, these

elements are not real construction lines and they are not selectedwhen you apply the construction linesfilter.

Line styles cannot be set to Hidden. To hide a line style, you need tohide the relevant layer. However, you can define a plot set with the


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name of a line style, for example. You can then use this plot hide the corresponding layers.

Important: working with line styles and different settings forscale ranges and/or drawing types requires a carefully though

approach!

Create and define line styles

To create and define a new line style

1 Open the Define, manage line styles, area styles, drawindialog box.

2 In the Line style settingsarea, click the New, manage...b3 Click New.4 Enter the ID number. You can enter numbers between 1 an

as well as 511 and 32,767; numbers between 256 and 510reserved for Allplan line styles.

5 Enter a name for the new line style.6 Select a group and click OK. If there is no group with the

entered, it will be created.

By default, the new line style is given the pen=1, line=1 a

color=1 settings for all the scale ranges/drawing types:7 Click in the Scale 1:xor Drawing typecolumn and enter

scale or drawing type for which these settings are to apply

8 Click an entry in the Pen, Lineand Colorcolumns and selsetting in each column.

Note: You can also use theAs construction linessetting franges and drawing types. Elements drawn on this layer adisplayed using the line and color of construction lines. Hthese elements are not real construction lines and they ar

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Modifying line styles


Several predefined line styles that are based on DIN 1356-1 areshipped with the program.

To modify line styles

1 Open the Define, manage line styles, area styles, drawing typesdialog box.

2 Specify whether the line styles are to depend on the scale ordrawing type.

3 Select the line style you want to modify in the Line style settinglist box.

4 Click in the Scale 1:xor Drawing typecolumn and enter thescale or drawing type for which these settings are to apply.

5 Click an entry in the Pen, Lineand Colorcolumns and select asetting in each column.

Note: You can also use theAs construction linessetting for scalranges and drawing types. Elements drawn on this layer are thendisplayed using the line and color of construction lines. Howeverthese elements are not real construction lines and they are not

selected when you apply the construction linesfilter.

Assign line styles to layers

To assign a line style to a layer

1 Click Select, Set Layersand select the Format Definitiontab2 Activate the From Layeroption in the Layers Format Propertie

area.

3 Use the tree structure to select the layers to which you want toassign the line style.

4 Check theAssign, use line stylebox in theAssign formatpropertiesarea and select a line style.


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Using drawing types

Drawing types used in conjunction with area styles and line sallow you to display elements on screen and in printouts in amanner that reflects the selected drawing type. You can use dtypes both when working in document mode and when settin

your layouts. In document mode, you can select a drawing tyclicking in the status bar.

In layout mode, you can select a drawing type when placing aelement.

When creating a project, you can specify whether you want tthe drawing types in the office standard or project-specific drtypes. Layer structures, line styles and drawing types use the setting.


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Selecting the current drawing type (in document mode)

To select the current drawing type (in document mode)

Click the drawing type displayed in the status bar and select thedesired drawing type.

Selecting current drawing type (for layout elements)

To select the current drawing type (for a layout

element)

1 Click Layout Element.2 Click in the box beside Type of drawingand select a drawing

type.

Creating drawing types

When you are working with Workgroup Manager in a networkenvironment, you must be logged in as administrator. Otherwise,

you cannot make any settings.

To create new drawing types1 Open the Define, manage line styles, area styles, drawing types

dialog box.

2 Enable the Show definition of drawing typesetting.The existing drawing types are displayed.

3 Click a drawing type with the right mouse button and, on theshortcut menu, select New drawing type.

Or:

Click at the bottom of the dialog box.

4 Enter a name for the drawing type and make settings for the penline and color.


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Copying drawing types

When you are working with Workgroup Manager in a netenvironment, you must be logged in as administrator. Oth

you cannot make any settings.

To copy a drawing type

1 Open the Define, manage line styles, area styles, drawindialog box.

2 Enable the Show definition of drawing typesetting.The existing drawing types are displayed.

3 Click a drawing type with the right mouse button and, on shortcut menu, select Copy drawing type.

4 Enter a name for the new drawing type and make settingspen, line and color.

Note: You can define up to 255 drawing types.

Modifying current drawing type (for layout elements)

To change the current drawing type for a layout

element

1 Right-click the layout element for which you want to chandrawing type, and, on the shortcut menu, click Properties

2 Select a drawing type.Tip: To change the drawingtype for several layoutelements in a single step, use

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Layers Managing rights using layers

Managing rights using

layersAccess to layers can be controlled by means of privsets. Privilege sets are generally assigned when therseveral people working on the same project: whenworking with Workgroup Manager, you can assignindividual users to one or more privilege sets. As a these users can only see and/or edit the layers that

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Layer access rights

There are different layer access rights. Visibility of layers (i. e.whether a layer is visible or hidden) is controlled by a differentpermission than the option that specifies whether a layer can beedited or not (i.e. it is frozen). You can save permissions that control

visibility in plot sets; editing rights can be saved in privilege sets.The status of a layer is represented by icons in the Layerdialog boxSelect Layer/Visibilitytab:

Icon Access right Explanation

Current The layer on which you draw.

Modifiable Elements in this layer are visible and canbe modified.

Visible, frozen Elements in this layer are visible butcannot be modified.

Hidden, frozen Elements in this layer are not visible andcannot be modified.

You can tell which rights the current privilege set has by the color othe icons lower part: yellow = edit right, gray = viewing right only-> cannot be set to modifiable.

The color of the icon's upper part shows the current visibility status.

You can restrict access to layers in the Select Layer/Visibilitytab.For example, you can change the status of layers from ModifiabletoVisible, frozen.

Layer access rights also depend on the privilege set to which a userbelongs. Thus, you cannot assign a higher status to layers (forexample, set hidden layers to modifiable) when you belong to aprivilege set that is not granted full access rights to the relevantlayers.


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Modifying access rights to layers

To modify access rights to layers

1 Click Select, Set Layers, open the Select Layer/Visibiand select the layer which is to get a new status.

2 Modify the layer status in one of the following ways: Click the new status in the Modify statusarea. Click the selected layer with the right mouse button an

choose the new status on the shortcut menu.

Press the space bar. The status changes each time you pthe bar.

Modifying access rights to layers using the 'change layer status' too

You can use Modify Layer Statusto quickly and easily mthe layer status by clicking the element to which a specific layassigned.

To modify the layer status

1 Click Modify Layer Status.Or:

Right-click the element whose layer status you want to ch

and, on the shortcut menu, click Modify Layer Status

2 Select a status in the Modify Layer Statusdialog box.3 If you selected the tool by clicking Modify Layer Sta

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Managing layers when workgroup manageris installed

Basically, users of a standalone version or a network version withouNemetschek Workgroup Manager are authorized to do everything:they may change basic settings and layer hierarchies as well ascreate new layers, plot sets and privilege sets.

In a network environment, this situation only works if the areas ofresponsibility are defined clearly and everyone follows these rules:for example, user A is in charge of maintaining the layer structure,user B of plot sets etc..

Nemetscheks Workgroup Manager provides additional support as

you manage layers and access rights in a network environment. Youcan appoint a system administrator who has full rights and who canassign rights to the individual users in a network, thus defining whohas access to which plot sets and privilege sets. This ensures thatnobody changes the layer structure inadvertently.

The following table shows the effects of Workgroup Manager onlayer management.

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How Workgroup Manager affects layermanagement

Access to ... Workgroup Manager

sysadm

Workgroup Manager

user

Without Workgroup M

Standalone workstatio

network workstation

Project layer hierarchy yes no yes

Creating and renaminglayers

yes no yes

Setting linetypes yes no yes

Defining layer sets and

design groups

yes no yes

Granting access rightsto layer sets and designgroups

yes no not available

Defining layer sets yes no yes

Defining design groups yes no yes

Selecting design groups yes depends on accessrights

yes

Selecting layer sets yes depends on access

rights

yes

Editing the layerselection on the Formattoolbar

yes no yes

Showing/hiding thelayers in a level

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Using privilege sets

Access to layers can be controlled by means of privilege sets.Privilege sets are generally assigned when there are several peopleworking on the same project: when working with WorkgroupManager, you can assign individual users to one or more privilegesets. As a result, these users can only see and/or edit the layers thatare associated with the relevant privilege set.

Privilege sets not only control who accesses which layers. Bydefining privilege sets with a selection of layers that are to beavailable while drawing, the entire design process can be facilitated.

When you install the program, the privilege setALLPLANis createdautomatically. This privilege set has read and write access for alllayers.


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Create new privilege sets


To create a new privilege set

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Click the Privilege Settab.3 Click the Define, modify privilege setbutton.

The Privilege set managerdialog box opens.

4 Click New privilege set.5 Enter a name for the new privilege set.6 Select the group to which the new privilege set is to be ad

enter a new group.

7 Click OKto confirm.TheAssign usersdialog box is displayed.

8 Select the users you want to assign to the new privilege seclick Close.


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Delete privilege sets

When a privilege set is deleted, users with access to that set will nolonger be able to use the layers associated with it.


To delete privilege sets



4 Select the privilege sets you want to delete, click the selectionwith the right mouse button and, on the shortcut menu, clickDelete privilege sets.


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Renaming privilege sets


To rename a privilege set



4 Click the privilege set you want to rename with the right mbutton. On the shortcut menu, click Rename privilege setchange group.

5 Enter the new name and click OKto confirm.


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Defining modifiable and frozen layers in a privilege set


To specify which layers of a privilege set aremodifiable or frozen

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Click the Privilege Settab.3 Under Privilege set in list box, select the privilege set for which

you wish to define the layers' editing rights.

4 Select the layers for which you wish to change the editing rightsin the privilege set you have selected.

5 Select the modifiable and frozen layers in one of the followingways:

Click the selection with the right mouse button and select anaccess right on the shortcut menu.

Click one of the icons in the Edit rightsarea. Press the SPACE BAR.Note: You can use Copy rights from a privilege set to thecurrent privilege seton the shortcut menu to use the settings ofan existing privilege set and modify them.


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Assigning users to privilege sets

You can assign users to privilege sets as well as privilege setsusers. The following section shows how to assign users to privsets. The procedure is the same for assigning privilege sets to


To assign a user to a privilege set


The Privilege set managerdialog box opens. The existing

privilege sets and the users assigned are displayed in the lwindow of theAssign usertab. The existing users are dispin the right pane.

4 Select the users you want to assign to a privilege set.5 Drag and drop the users onto the desired privilege set.

Or:

Select one or more privilege sets and click .

Note: To remove a user from a privilege set, select the user in

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Layers Working with layer structures

Working with layer

structuresThis chapter shows how to modify, save and importstructures. In addition, it includes tips on how to becreate your own layer structures.


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The default ARCHITECTURE layer structure

Allplan comes with a predefined layer structure - ARCHITECTURE.This structure is particularly useful for small construction projectsand offices. This layer structure, which reflects the experience of

years of continuous collaboration with users, can be customized foryour needs. For example, you can add data or remove levels fromthe hierarchy.

In addition, you can create your own layer structures (based on thedefault structure, for example). Spend some time thinking about howbest to structure layers for your purposes and then create thestructure. For detailed information and useful tips, see basic rules focreating and modifying layer structures (see "Basic rules for creatinglayer structures" on page 77) and the check list for creating your

own layer structures (on page 78). The following illustration shows asection of the ARCHITECTURE layer structure:


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Managing layers and layer structures

The management of layers and layer structures is generally thresponsibility of the system administrator. This person defineslayers are used, sets up the privilege sets and grants access rigThe designers (architects, engineers, etc.) are assigned to the psets and thus automatically have the relevant permissions.

When you create a project, you can decide whether you wantthe layer structure of the office standard or a project-specific structure.

You can name and save layer structures and retrieve these strlater. If you have assigned line styles to layers, they are saved

together with the layer structure (with the same file name pluextension .sty). When importing a layer structure you savedcan decide whether to import the associated line style file, too

Modify layer structures

You can modify layer structures by removing/adding individulayers or entire levels from/to the layer structure. In the case ooffice-specific layer structure, this operation modifies the offi

standard and consequently all the projects whose layer structubased on the office standard.

Custom layer structures you delete can be restored manually.Alternatively, you can also save a layer structure before you it. This way, you can retrieve it later when needed. The layerstructures (ARCHITECTURE and ENGINEERING) provided withprogram can be restored quickly and easily. All you need to dcopy them from the standard folder to the project/office foldeHowever, any changes you made to these layer structures in tmeantime (e.g. new custom layers, new abbreviated layer namlost.


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Saving layer structures


To save the current layer structure

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Select the Layer Structurestab.3 Click Savein the dialog box.4 Enter a name for the layer structure and click OK.5 If the current layer structure contains a layer which is associated

with a line style, the file containing the line style definition isalso saved (with the same name as the layer structure but withthe extension .sty). Click OKto confirm.

Retrieving layer structures


Important: Importing a layer structure overwrites the currentstructure. If you are working with office-specific layers, thisoperation affects all the projects with office-specific layer structures

To retrieve a saved layer structure

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Select the Layer Structurestab.3 Click .4 When retrieving a saved layer structure containing line styles,

you can decide whether to retrieve this line style definition, too.


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Removing layer structures

You can remove unnecessary layer structures so that you canbetter. The first level in the hierarchy and all subordinate levelayers are removed. You can remove user-defined layer struct

well as structures that come with Allplan. The layer structuressupplied with Allplan can be restored at any time.

When you are working with Workgroup Manager in a netenvironment, you must be logged in as the sytem adminis

To remove a layer structure

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Select the Layer Structurestab.

The layer structures currently used in the office/project aredisplayed on the left.

3 Click the layer structure you want to remove with the righmouse button and, on the shortcut menu, choose Remove

Restore default layer structures


You can restore the layer structures supplied with the programany time by copying them from the default folder \etcto thproject or office folder. With this approach, you can also intenew layers that come with the current version. Custom layersformats assigned to layers are not overwritten.

To restore the default layer structure

1 Click Select, Set Layers.2 Select the Layer structurestab.

The available default layer structures are displayed in the pane.

3 Click the structure you want to restore with the right moubutton and, on the shortcut menu, choose Insert in OfficeProject).

Tip: To be on the safe side,

you can save the layerstructure before you removea part thereof.


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Combining layer structures from several projects

You can give the layer structure a uniform appearance by merginglayer structures from several projects.

Documents

Allplan 2012 SbS Layers