Create New Layer
Create New Layer
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Why can't I create a new layer?
The dialog box is greyed out, what do I need to do to overcome this?
I learning solidworks from a book etc so all this is basic stuff
The dialog box is greyed out, what do I need to do to overcome this?
I learning solidworks from a book etc so all this is basic stuff






RE: Create New Layer
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
President: Northern
Vermont SolidWorks User Group
www.robrodriguez.com (updated 8/12/06)
SW 2006 SP 4.0 / SW 2007 SP 0.0
RE: Create New Layer
RE: Create New Layer
I can only create a layer in a 2D drawing not in a 3D sketch.
If I create a layer in the 2D drawing can I then switch it on and off in a 3D sketch?
RE: Create New Layer
Wes C.
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RE: Create New Layer
Different from ACAD.
I second Wes's question, what exactly are you trying to accomplish?
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)
RE: Create New Layer
RE: Create New Layer
Instead of using layers in a model, features can be shown or hidden, supressed or unsupressed using configurations. Specific feature types can also be assigned specific colours to help differentiate.
RE: Create New Layer
The original purpose was to be able to switch in and out centre lines.
A centre line I used in one sketch was not available in a new sketch, so I though if they were in one layer (centre lines that is) I could switch them in and out as required.
RE: Create New Layer
RE: Create New Layer
Also, if it's just hole or cylinder centrelines you need, you can use the View > Temporary Axes function ... or if you created Reference Axes, View > Axes.
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