UNIT 7: AutoCAD Layers Panel Objectives: Be able to identify, describe and/or apply… Methods for accessing the layers properties manager Appropriate methods for creating and naming new layers Appropriate layer colors Assignments/Quizzes/Tests 7-1: Office Complex Unit 7 Test: Layers

UNIT 7: AutoCAD Layers Panel Basic Concepts with Layers Fundamental tool for all drawings Used to organize drawings Used to control the visibility of objects. (i.e., for a building you would separate the foundation, walls, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) You can use as many layers as you want You can only create geometry on current layer. That is the layer on top Only one layer is current at a time

UNIT 7: AutoCAD Layers Panel Ways to know what layer you are working in: When you place the cursor over an object In the Properties Panel when you select an object In the Layer Panel of the Home tab

UNIT 7: AutoCAD Layers Panel (Creating New Layers) Select Layers Property Manager Select New Layer Button NOTE: Give layers logical names NOTE: After you have entered a layer name you can press the Enter Key twice to keep entering layers

UNIT 7: AutoCAD Layers Panel (Managing Layers) Turns layer on or off Layer Name Freeze or Thaw- Increases computer performance when zooming in and out. Lock/Unlock- gives level of protection from accidentally deleting objects Layer Color- over 13 million colors to choose from

UNIT 7: Assignment 7-1 Layers Panel You will need to add the following: A Windows Layer with Magenta as layer color. Add two 30” windows to each office and four 30” windows to the conference area Add additional furniture to offices and a conference table and chairs Add Lighting Layer with Yellow as layer color. Add lights and wiring details

UNIT 7: Assignment 7-1 Layers Panel (Symbols) http://www.make-my-own-house.com/blueprint-symbols.html