Here, you can define layers and layer properties which are to be used for an object.
The Dialog box Assign Layer is used both for drawing objects (e.g. outline and membrane infill) as well as for materials (e.g. AL).
Dialog box Assign Layer
db_ath_obj_layer
In the upper section of the dialog box the name of the object is displayed for which you define the layer assignment. Most objects consist of various object lines. Using tabs, you can change between the existing object lines and define their layer assignment.
The object lines differ from object to object. For example, a Membrane consists of object lines which differ from those of a Sheet metal section.
There are the following object lines:
• Outline/Traced Visible outline of the object.
• Hidden lines Hidden edges of solids. Or hidden outlines which have been generated with Hide objects.
• Axes Axes of standard parts and semi-finished products
• Contour edges Tangential transitions from standard profiles and semi-finished products.
• Thread lines Thread lines of screws and nuts.
• Infill/hatching Hatching and solid infills of objects.
• Solids Edges of solids.
Dialog box section Assignment
System Assigns a material-independent system layer to the object. Siehe Layer.
Material Assigns a material layer to the object. Siehe Material.
Specific Assigns a specific layer to the object. When you choose this option, you can individually define the layer setting.
Dialog box section Details
Here the layer properties are displayed if you have chosen the options System or Material, but the dialog box section is blocked for editing. You can only modify the layer properties when you have selected the Specific option above.
Name Select the required layer from the list or enter a layer name to create a new layer.
Description Defines the layer description.
Color To change the layer color, click the color area and select a new color.
Lineweight To change the lineweight of the layer, choose a lineweight from the drop-down menu. We recommend that you use the default lineweight.
Line type To change the line type, select a new line type from the drop-down menu.
Plot style To change the plot style, select a new plot style from the list. We recommend the use of color-dependent plot styles (From color).
Off for display Switches the layer off or on.
Lock for editing Locks or unlocks the layer.
Do not plot Defines whether the layer is plotted or not
Freeze Freezes or thaws the layer.
Save settings Saves the changes as default for the selected object. Otherwise the changes are only valid for the selected object for the duration of the drawing session. This button is not available for materials, because the settings can be saved in the higher level dialog box.
Click OK to close the dialog box and to save the settings. Click Cancel to discard the changes. In both cases ATHENA returns to the starting dialog box.
ATHENA saves the settings for the drawing objects in the file ath_obj_prop.dex and for the materials in the file cpl_mat_dex.
Note
• You will find further information about system layers in the Chapter Layer.
• You will find further information about material layers in the Chapter Layer assignment.
• You will find general information about layers and layer properties in your AutoCAD documentation.
