Layer
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Layers |
The Layer command manages layer properties.
Layers are a way of organizing objects so you can manipulate them all at once or keep track of them in some way. When objects are on a layer, you can turn them all off at once, change their wireframe display color, and select them all with one selection.
Layer Panel
The Layers panel displays the layers in the model.
When linked blocks are involved, layers from those external files are displayed in a tree format under the block name.
To display a shortcut window
- Click the Layer button in the tool bar.
The Layers pop-up menu gives you access to the layer panel displayed as a popup window.
To open the Layers panel
- In the Inspector panels toolbar, click the Layers icon
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Layer Properties
Name
Layer name.
See: Naming conventions in Rhino
Current
A check and shading indicates current layer.
On/Off (Layout On/Off and Detail On/Off)
On
The layer is visible and you can see and select objects on this layer.
Off
The layer is not visible and you cannot see objects on this layer.
Lock/Unlock
Unlock
The layer is visible, and you can edit objects on this layer.
Lock
The layer is visible, but you cannot edit objects on this layer.
Color
The default screen display color for objects on this layer.
Material
The material used for rendering.
Linetype
The linetype assigned to the layer.
Print Color
The color assigned to the layer for printing only.
Print Width
Opens the Select Print Width dialog. Specify a line width assigned to the layer for printing only or specify No Print if you do not want the layer to print.
To change a setting for multiple layers
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Select a layer.
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Use CMD+click or Shift+click to select more layers.
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Click the light bulb to turn on/off the selected layers all at once.
This action works with other layer settings.
Layout On/Off
When on, the layer is visible and you can see objects on this layer in a layout or detail.
Layout / Detail Color
The default screen display color for objects on this layer in a layout or detail.
Layout / Detail Print Color
The color assigned to the layout or detail layer for printing only.
Layout / Detail Print Width
The line width assigned to the layer for printing only. Specify a line width assigned to the layer for printing only or specify No Print if you do not want the layer or detail to print. Change the properties of individual objects with the Properties command.
Layer list options
To hide or show columns
- Right-click the column heading, and check or clear the column name.
To change a column width
- Drag the column heading dividers.
Selecting layers
Layer context menu options
One layer on
Sets the selected layer on and turns all others off.
New layer
New layer names are created with incremented numbers.
Edit the layer to change its name. In addition to using the context menu, you can select the layer and click the layer name.
Layer names on the same level must be unique.
New sublayer
Creates a new layer subordinate to the selected layer.
Layers can be dragged under other layers to make them sub-layers.
If a layer you want to delete has objects on it, a warning dialog appears. Deleting the layer also deletes the objects on that layer.
Sublayer names under a parent layer must be unique.
Edit layer
Opens the Edit Layer dialog box to change the layer properties.
Delete layer
If a layer you want to delete has objects on it, a warning dialog appears.
Duplicate layer
Copies the layer with its attributes.
Duplicate layer and objects
Copies the layer with its attributes and all of the objects on the layer.
Select all
Select all layers currently displayed in the list.
Select Object Layer
Selects the layer of the currently selected object.
Invert selection
Inverts the selection state. All selected layers are unselected and all unselected layers are selected.
Select objects
Select objects for on the currently selected layer.
Change object layer
Change selected objects to selected layer.
See: ChangeLayer.
Copy objects to layer
Copy selected objects to selected layer.
Show selected layers
Turns on the selected layers.
Hide selected layers
Turns off the selected layers.
Lock selected layers
Makes objects on selected layers not editable.
Unlock selected layers
Makes objects on selected locked layers editable.
Expand all layers
Show all child layers.
Collapse all layers
Hide all child layers.
Show columns
Name
Current
Visible
Locked
Color
Material
Material Library
Linetype
Print Color
Print Width
Related commands
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Edit Layers > Change Object Layer |
The ChangeLayer command changes the layer of selected objects.
Steps
- Select the objects.
- Select the layer name from the list.
Layer for Objects options
Available layers
Name
Layer names.
Create a new layer.
Set layer current
Sets the target layer current.
Select an object in the viewport to specify the layer.
Moves the object to the selected layer and closes the dialog.
ChangeToCurrentLayer
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Edit Layers > Change Object to Current Layer |
Layer Right-click layer name > Change Object Layer |
The ChangeToCurrentLayer command changes the layer of selected objects to the current layer.
Steps
- Select objects.
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Edit Layers > Copy Objects to Layer |
The CopyToLayer command copies selected objects to a specified layer.
Steps
- Select objects.
- Select the layer name from the list.
Layer to copy objects
Available layers
Name
Layer names.
Create a new layer.
Set layer current
Sets the target layer current.
Select an object in the viewport to specify the layer.
Copies the object to the selected layer and closes the dialog.
To access hidden command-line options
- Type a hyphen in front of the command name: -CopyToLayer.
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NewLayer |
Create a new layer. |
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SelectObject |
Select an object to specify the layer. |
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SetCurrent |
Yes/No |
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Edit Layers > Layer State Manager... Window Floating Panels > Show Layer States Panel |
Layer States |
The LayerStateManager command can:
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Save the current state of layers.
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Restore the previously saved state of layers.
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Restore detail view layer states to the active detail view or all selected detail views.
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Import the layer state list from a .3dm file.
Steps
- Set up your layers.
The Layer State Manager saves the current layer settings. - In the Layer State Manager panel, click Save, and then type a name for the configuration.
Layer States Panel
Search box
Add / Delete
Saves a new layer state or deletes the selected layer state.
- Click the "Name" column head to toggle the list between ascending and descending orders.
Gear menu
Save layer state
Saves a new layer state.
Update selected layer state
Overwrites the selected layer state with the current layer setup.
Restore layer state
Reverts to the specified layer state.
Delete selected layer state
Deletes the selected layer state.
Rename selected layer state
Renames the selected layer state.
Import layer states from file
Imports the layer state list from a .3dm file.
Right-click context menu
Restore
Reverts to the specified layer state.
Delete
Deletes the selected layer state.
Rename
Edit the name of the selected layer state.
Save
Saves a new layer state.
Update
Overwrites the selected layer state with the current layer setup.
Layer settings to restore
Restores the state of layers in the model space.
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Layout or Detail Layer setting to restore
Restores the state of layers in layout or detail.
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Edit Layers > One Layer On |
The OneLayerOn command turns a specified layer on and all other layers off.
Steps
- Select the layer to turn on from the list.
- Click the button to select an object on the target layer.
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Edit Layers > One Layer Off |
The OneLayerOff command turns off a layer designated by selecting an object on the layer.
Steps
- Select an object on the layer.
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The RenderAssignMaterialToLayer command assigns a material to a layer from the command-line.
Steps
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Select a material by entering its name or ID.
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Select a layer by entering its name or ID.
See also
RenderAssignMaterialToLayersOfObjects
Assigns a material to the selected object's layer from the command-line.
RenderAssignMaterialToObjects
Assigns a material to the selected objects from the command-line.
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The RenderAssignMaterialToLayersOfObjects command assigns a material to the selected object's layer from the command-line.
Steps
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Select a material by entering its name or ID.
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Select one or more objects.
See also
RenderAssignMaterialToLayer
Assigns a material to a layer from the command-line.
RenderAssignMaterialToObjects
Assigns a material to the selected objects from the command-line.
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Edit Layers > Set Current Layer to Object |
The SetLayerToObject command makes the layer of a selected object the current layer.
Steps
- Select an object on the layer you want to be current.
See also
Snapshots
The Snapshots command saves and restores Named Views, Named Positions, Layer States, as well as rendering settings, object settings including locked/hidden state, display mode, material, position, light settings, curve piping, displacement, edge softening, shutlining, and thickness.