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Quick Layers
If you want to quickly change the state of a Layer in your project without having to open the Layer Settings Dialog box you can use the Quick Layers palette. Go to Window > Palettes > Quick...
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Updating a Layer Combination
While working within ArchiCAD, it is common sense that model and 2D information will be displayed in various combinations depending on the View’s purpose. To achieve this flexibility, ArchiCAD employs...
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Edit multiple elements
If you want to move some elements which are on different layers, onto the same layer. Be on the Arrow Tool, select all the elements, in the Info box there is Hammer icon (Edit Selection Set) click on...
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Wireframe Layers
When creating a 3D view, you can choose Wireframe or Shading mode. This setting applies to the whole model. To display some elements as wireframe and others as shaded in the same view, use the Layer...
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Errors when loading a 3D view?
Every once in a while we may encounter errors when loading a 3D view, for example: It is generally over to ourselves to help you find out what is causing this & why But heres a tip to do a bit of...
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One Layer for all new elements
The Active Layer command is an easy way of placing all your new elements on a single layer, rather than using ArchiCAD’s default layer set-up. Choose Document > Layers > Layer Extras > Active...
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Lock your Grid Layer
When you have finished creating your Grids, Lock the Layer in ALL your Layer Combinations, which will make it very difficult to accidentally edit its position.
View ArticleArchiCAD 18 Layers explained
The Layers in ArchiCAD 18 have been developed to be as simple as possible aligning their names with the Toolbox and Tools. They are organised into 4 main categories: 1. Des – This stands for...
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Checking the Layer an Element is on…
The easiest way to check what layer is being used is by selecting the element and looking at the Layer field in the Infobox…
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What layer is my element on?
The easiest way to check what layer is being used is by selecting the element and looking at the Layer field in the Infobox…
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ARCHICAD 19 Hide label With Associated Element
ARCHICAD 19 now allow you to hide a label with its associated element. By ticking the option in Label Selection Settings, the Label will automatically be hidden when you hide the layer where the...
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What layer is an element on?
The easiest way to check what layer is being used is by selecting the element and looking at the Layer field in the Infobox…
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Quick Layers
If you want to quickly change the state of a Layer in your project without having to open the Layer Settings Dialog box you can use the Quick Layers palette. Go to Window > Palettes > Quick...
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