Here, you can define layers and layer properties which are to be used for an object.
The Dialog box Assign layer is used both for drawing objects (e.g. outline and membrane infill) as well as for materials (e.g. AL).
Dialog box Assign layer
db_scc_obj_layer
In the upper section of the dialog box the name of the object is displayed for which you define the layer assignment. Most objects consist of various object lines. Using tabs, you can change between the existing object lines and define their layer assignment.
The object lines differ from object to object. For example, a Membrane consists of object lines which differ from those of a Sheet metal section.
There are the following object lines:
• Outline/Traced Visible outline of the object.
• Hidden lines Hidden edges of solids.
• Infill/hatching Hatching of objects.
Dialog box section Assignment
System
Assigns a material-independent system layer to the object.
Material
Assigns a material layer to the object.
Specific
Assigns a specific layer to the object. When you choose this option, you can individually define the layer setting.
Dialog box section Details
Here the layer properties are displayed if you have chosen the options System or Material, but the dialog box section is blocked for editing. You can only modify the layer properties when you have selected the Specific option above.
Name
Select the required layer from the list or enter a layer name to create a new layer.
Description
Defines the layer description.
Color
To change the layer color, click the color area and select a new color.
Lineweight
To change the lineweight of the layer, choose a lineweight from the drop-down menu. We recommend that you use the default lineweight.
Line type
To change the line type, select a new line type from the drop-down menu.
Plot style
To change the plot style, select a new plot style from the list. We recommend the use of color-dependent plot styles (From color).
Off for display
Switches the layer off or on.
Lock for editing
Locks or unlocks the layer.
Do not plot
Defines whether the layer is plotted or not
Freeze
Freezes or thaws the layer.
Save settings
Saves the changes as default for the selected object. Otherwise the changes are only valid for the selected object for the duration of the drawing session. This button is not available for materials, because the settings can be saved in the higher level dialog box.
Click OK to close the dialog box and to save the settings. Click Cancel to discard the changes. In both cases SchüCad next returns to the starting dialog box.
SchüCad next saves the settings for the drawing objects in the file scc_obj_prop.dex and for the materials in the file cpl_mat_dex.
Notes
• You will find general information about layers and layer properties in your AutoCAD documentation.
