Layers

The following sections detail how to work with Layers in ARCHICAD.

About Layers

Layer Settings Dialog Box

Quick Layers

Layer Combinations

Use Layers to Prevent Intersections

Use Separate Layer Settings for the Layout Book

Place All Elements on a Single “Active Layer” (Simulate AutoCAD Work Methods)

Show/Hide Layers of Imported DWG/DXF/DWF Files

Attributes of XREF Files

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