Layer Management is a feature of Room Diagramming that groups diagram items onto different layers. You can then hide and lock layers to manage items within a diagram without disturbing other items.
Add a Layer
To add a layer:
- Click the Display menu tab.
- Click Show Layers. The Layers window opens.
- Click Add. The Add Layer window opens.
- Enter the description of the layer.
- Click the Editable toggle to turn on or off the ability to edit the layer. This is the same as Locking the Layer.
- Click Save.
Edit a Layer
To edit a layer:
- Click the Display menu tab.
- Click Show Layers. The Layers window opens.
- Select the layer to edit.
- Click Edit. The Add Layer window opens.
- Make any necessary changes.
- Click Save.
Delete a Layer
To delete a layer:
- Click the Display menu tab.
- Click Show Layers. The Layers window opens.
- Select the layer to delete.
- Click the red garbage can icon.
Reorder a Layer
To reorder a layer:
- Click the Display menu tab.
- Click Show Layers. The Layers window opens.
- Select the layer to reorder.
- Click the up and down directional arrows to move the layer up or down in the order.
Lock a Layer
Locking a layer removes the ability to select, edit, or move the items on the layer. This is the same as turning the Editable toggle to off. To lock a layer:
- Click the Display menu tab.
- Click Show Layers. The Layers window opens.
- Select the layer to lock.
- Click the padlock icon to the right of the layer description.
Add a Diagram Item to a Layer
When you add a new diagram item to a room diagram, the item is automatically assigned to the current, active layer. To reassign the item to a different layer:
- Click the item to be moved. The item properties displays in the right-hand sidebar of the page.
- Click the Layers field.
- Select the new layer from the dropdown.
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