5 Replies Latest reply on Sep 1, 2016 11:38 AM by Karl Okeson

How can I change the default layer for dimensions?

Brandon Smith Sep 24, 2015 11:15 AM

In most of my drawing templates, when I create a dimension, it is placed on "-None-" for layer. This results is the dimension line and font style being grey. I have one drawing template that places all my dimensions on the "FORMAT" layer by default. This results in the dimensions on this drawing being black. Because the model view lines are also black, this makes it more difficult to read the drawing. How can I change the default layer for dimensions on this drawing template so that dimensions automatically are placed on the "-None-" layer and will be grey?

Re: How can I change the default layer for dimensions?

Zac Evans Sep 24, 2015 11:25 AM (in response to Brandon Smith)

In the document properties you can set the default layer for each type of dimension, I have them all set to the Dimensions layer.
Then in your drawing you need to make sure you're in the -Per Standard- layer while dimensioning and it'll automatically set all dimensions to the desired layer. This is true with Centerlines and many others as well.
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  Brandon Smith Sep 24, 2015 11:40 AM (in response to Zac Evans)
  
  Thanks Zac. I hadn't drilled down to each dimension type to try to set the layers. I just checked the overall dimensions options. I was also on the format layer while dimensioning.
  
  Cheers
  
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  Karl Okeson Aug 31, 2016 11:00 PM (in response to Zac Evans)
  
  I've done this however all new annotations/notes/dims/etc. are all automatically being placed on the whichever layer is pointed to in the layer properties dialogue. Any ideas?
  
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    Glenn Schroeder Sep 1, 2016 8:30 AM (in response to Karl Okeson)
    
    Even though it won't show up in the Layer properties, such as your screenshot, "-Per Standard" should be selectable from the drop-down. It needs to be active, or you're right. Whichever Layer is active will over-ride settings at Tools > Options > Document Properties.
    
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      Karl Okeson Sep 1, 2016 11:38 AM (in response to Glenn Schroeder)
      
      Thanks Glen,
      
      Incidentally I actually figured it out last night. To add on to your solution, part of my problem was my template was saved with the default layer set to a specific layer which I didn't want. So the complete solution is:
      Create or edit a template
      Edit your layers to have as many layers (and associated color) as you want for that template
      In the template, options -> document properties: assign all the various items (dimensions, view labels, annotation etc.) to your desired layer
      Make sure that the layer selected on the layers toolbar is set to "-Per Standard-"
      Save your template
      Sit back, drink beer, enjoy
      ~K
      
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