There are standard EPLAN layers that are always present and cannot be deleted. The layer names and descriptions of these standard layers are also write-protected. The layer names of the standard layers always begin with "EPLAN". For example, the layer for general symbol graphics is called EPLAN300. The other properties of the standard layers, such as color, line type, etc., can be configured on a project basis. You can also create your own layers and define their names and properties.
Note:
Prior to changing the layer management settings for a project, you should first export a configuration file. In this way you have saved the default settings and can restore them for those layers by importing them at a later date.
Preconditions:
- You have opened a project.
- You have opened the layer management: Tab Tools > Command group Management > Layers.
Create layers
- In the Layer management - <Project name> dialog, select the node (or a layer below the node) for which you want to create a layer, and click
(New).
A new row is created in the table. The Layer field automatically has the default entry NEW_LAYER_1 assigned to it. The properties are taken from the marked layer. (If a node is selected, the properties of the first layer below the node are copied.) If you immediately create further layers, then these receive the names NEW_LAYER_2, NEW_LAYER_3 etc. - If desired, change the default layer name and the entry in the Description field. If you change the layer description, then EPLAN automatically sorts the layer into the appropriate node.Note:
The special characters <>^"?:*|'`.=/ are not permitted in layer names.
- In the table, determine the properties of the layer, such as color, line type, etc.
- Confirm your entries. The layer will be sorted into the tree structure based on the description given. Periods within the layer description are treated as substructure delimiters.
Delete layers
Note:
The layers used in a project, as well as the EPLAN default layers, cannot be deleted.
- Select the desired layer(s) in the Layer management - <Project name> dialog, and click
(Delete). - Confirm your entries.
Rename layers
The name and description of each layer – with the exception of the EPLAN standard layers – may be changed at random. Duplicate layer names are not permitted.
- In the Layer management - <Project name> dialog select the desired layer and change the layer name in the Layer field.
- Confirm your entries. The layer name is updated in the properties of the respective objects.
Change layer assignment
With the "Change layer assignment" functionality you can assign a different layer (target layer) to objects that have a specific layer (source layer) assigned.
- Select the objects to which you want to assign a different layer. This can include objects in the search results list. You can also select individual pages / layout spaces or objects on pages / in layout spaces. This is, for example, relevant if you want to specifically replace all source layers on one page by a target layer.
- In the Layer management - <Project name> dialog click
(Change layer assignment). - In the Source layer field select the layer that is to be replaced.
- In the Target layer field select the layer that is to be assigned to the selected objects.
- Repeat Steps 1-4 if you want to change the layer assignment for other objects or source layers.
User defined source layers to which no object is assigned any more can then be deleted.
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