sfatelier Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Probably simple but the command location has changed from 12. I can't seem to figure out how to link layers in v. 2008. I have a mac OS. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
gmm18 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 They took it out in 08. You can add Layer Link back into your workspace, however, in VW 2008 it is generally better to avoid layer links altogether. Instead, just use "Stack Layers." View->Stack Layers, or hit that little stack icon in the upper right corner of the drawing window just to the left of the rendering drop-down. With stack layers, it will show all layers you have set to be visible in a complete model view. Be sure to set the "Z" height (floor height) of your design layers if you have multiple levels. Quote Link to comment
mike m oz Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Stack Layers is the preferred option. If you want a permanent view of your overall model you can use Design Layer Viewports. These are similar to Layer Links but have the big advantage of being manageable (You can modify which Layers and Classes are visible in them) and can be cropped. Far superior. Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 if you change to the Standard workspace you can still use layer links. I really like layer links, but the abilities of a Design Layer Viewport are better than a layer link, so i recommend using those. you can use a Design Layer Viewport as you would a layer link. i still make a permanent 3d model in a sepatate layer for various reasons and i don't use stacked layers very often Quote Link to comment
sfatelier Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Thanks all, I'll try your suggestions. Dean Quote Link to comment
sfatelier Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) I've run into another problem. I got the stacked layers and show both floors. However, I can't get select both floors so I can't copy both floors to do a hidden line rendering. Is there something I'm missing? Thanks again. Edited May 11, 2008 by sfatelier Quote Link to comment
Pat Stanford Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 You will either need to use Layer Links or a Section Viewport. The short version of pulling the data back from a sheet layer is: Select Viewport Change to 1:1 scale Update the Viewport Move the resulting group to a design layer (either cut/paste or in OIP). Pat Quote Link to comment
sfatelier Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 THANKS, I'LL try it. Quote Link to comment
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