The layers Manager
Introduction
This topic will provide a basic explanation of what a Layer is, explain the Layer Manager, will show where to find the Layer Manager initially, and provide a link for the topic that shows how to relocate the Layer Manager.
Layers
The Layers are what CAD geometry is created on. The default CAD layer is always visible in the Layers Manager. While the original CAD layer, cannot be deleted, it can be renamed. Any geometry, or dimensions, that are created, are automatically placed on the Active layer.
The Layer Manager
The Layer Manager is located, by default, on the right side of the application, docked with the BobCAD Live Manager, the UCS Manager, and the Posting Manager. The location of the Layer Manager, however, can be adjusted to preference, as explained in the Introduction to Docking Panes topic. The purpose of the Layers Manager is to provide a way to keep your CAD drawings organized. Layers can be hidden to only show certain aspects of a drawing, or you can place different versions of the same part on separate layers. The Layers Manager can be used to specify a particular color and line style to use for each layer, and you can also select all the geometry on a given layer for use with other CAD functions or CAM features.
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