These two concepts are the main organizing concepts for your information. Some people think these concepts are interchangeable, this is wrong. Layers are an organizing concept that allows you to group things together in a particular elevation. Layers not used to find control of information. Classes control visibility and graphic style of objects, allowing fine control over your information.
This introduction will give you an overview of Design Layers and Classes, showing you how to use them and why they are important.
Overview of Design Layers and Classes
This introduction will give you an overview of Design Layers and Classes, showing you how to use them and why they are important.
Active Layer
The layer that you are currently working on is called the Active Layer. The active layer is shown on the layer button, located on the data display bar.
Layer Options
Layer options control how you see things on other layers. You can hide all the other layers, see them grey, see them but not snap to them, and see the other layers and be able to snap or modify them.