Display settings for specific drawing tasks.Display settings for different types of views.You could access your Layer Display Options and browse the dozens of layers in the list, turning off each unneeded layer for the view you're in or, you could simply switch to the Electrical Saved Plan View which could be associated with an Electrical Layer Set that has all of your preferred display settings already setup to your liking.Ĭhief Architect template plan files include a number of saved plan views and layer sets created for a variety of purposes, including: If you're editing your electrical plan, for example, your job will be easier if unrelated objects such as roof planes and ceiling framing are not in the way.
Additionally, layer sets are connected to saved plan views, which allow you to change a variety of options in the program with a single click. Rather than turning on and off layers one by one, layer sets allow you to quickly switch between one collection of layer attributes and another. Layer sets can be thought of as a stack of transparency sheets gathered together for a particular purpose that can be quickly applied to your drawing. Working with layers is advantageous because they allow you to design a single file that includes everything needed for your working drawings, while avoiding the frustration of having to constantly change layer properties when switching between views. In Chief Architect, nearly all objects in the program are placed onto layers that have different attributes, of which can be modified. What are layer sets and how are they used in Chief Architect? The information in this article applies to: