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Layer
Allows you to format the layer name, define or edit the layer color, linetype,
and line weight.
Format the layer name. The program fills the layer
name automatically once you enter a value in color,
Layer Name Format
size based on the format. For example, if you enter
BLK for color and 10AWG for size, the layer name is
filled in as BLK_10AWG based on default %C_%S
format. Placeholders are supported at any place in
the format (that is, "CUST%C-THIN%S).
Valid wire name format codes are:
■ %C = Wire Color
■ %S = Wire Size
■ %1-%5 = User 1 - User 5
Displays the AutoCAD dialog box for Layer colors
election. The Select Color dialog box highlights the
Color
color corresponding to the wire type record. The
default color for new records is white. Undefined
colors for layers use the default color while creating
the layer. Multiple selection is allowed. All wire layers
that were selected can be changed to the color.
Displays the AutoCAD dialog box for linetype selec-
tion. This Select Linetype dialog box highlights the
Linetype
linetype corresponding to the wire type record. The
default linetype for new records is continuous. Un-
defined linetypes for layers use the default linetype
while creating the layer. Multiple selection is allowed.
All wire layers that were selected can be changed to
the desired linetype.
NOTE If you need special linetypes for constructing
P&ID or point to point diagrams, load the special
linetypes from theacade.lin text file.
Displays the AutoCAD dialog box for lineweight se-
lection. The Lineweight dialog box highlights the
Lineweight
lineweight corresponding to the wire type record.
The default lineweight for new records is default.
Undefined lineweights for layers use the default
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