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Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Get Familiar with the Work Area
- 3 Drawing Commands in AutoCAD Mechanical
- 4 Modify Drawings with Power Commands
- 5 Generate Standard Parts
- 6 Organize Objects with Layers
- 7 Create Hidden Lines
- 8 Reusable Detailing Tools
- 9 Power Dimensions
- 10 Add Part Lists and Balloons
- 11 International Drafting Standards
- Index
DescriptionButton
To show or hide layer definitions.
Show\Hide Layer Definitions
Can I use the AutoCAD Layer Properties Manager dialog box to manage all layers
including the predefined mechanical layers instead of Mechanical Layer Manager dialog
box?
We do not recommend this approach, because no changes you make in the
AutoCAD Layer Properties Manager dialog box carry over for mechanical
object definitions.
For legacy AutoCAD drawings in AutoCAD Mechanical, can I change the properties for
AutoCAD layers in the Mechanical Layer Manager dialog box?
Yes. You can change the properties for AutoCAD layers in the Mechanical
Layer Manager - AMLAYER dialog box. Your changes overwrite any changes
made in the Layer dialog box.
In other words, in the Mechanical Layer Manager dialog box you can control
all layers including changes from AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical. You
can also clearly define mechanical layers and associated objects.
Can you rename the AM_ layers?
Yes. You can rename these layers according to your company standard naming
convention. We recommend that you configure the layers and the properties
for all objects in the Object Property Settings dialog box before you start
working on any drawings.
Predefined Object Properties
You can configure the predefined properties of objects you create in AutoCAD
Mechanical with the Object Properties dialog box.
1 Enter OP (hotkey for Options) at the Command prompt.
2 Click the AM:Standards tab.
3 Double-click to open the Standard Settings dialog box.
4 Click the Settings button in the Object Properties list.
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