Assigning layers during import

When you import data, there are several instances where you can control how the data are arranged on Allplan layers and/or drawing files. In the import files (e.g. .dwg files) data can only be arranged on layers. In Allplan, however, data can be arranged on layers and drawing files. Consequently, various alternatives are available for specifying how the layer structure in the import file is mapped to the structure in Allplan. You can make basic settings in the Interfaces Options (ODX), Allplan 2015 specific tab, Arrange layers area.

The layers of the import file can be arranged in four ways:

• Arrange layers on current drawing file and DEFAULT layer.
  All the elements in the file being imported are placed in the current drawing file and on the layer called DEFAULT. The layer structure of the original file is lost; all the elements are in a drawing file.
  Note: This option is only useful when the file does not need to be structured (for example, if it is simply placed in the background).
• Arrange layers on current drawing file and different layers.
  New layers are created in Allplan (default setting) or they are arranged on existing Allplan layers. The resulting structure in Allplan is the same as in AutoCAD.
  Note: You can use this option to import the layer structure of your data exchange partner.
• Arrange layers on different drawing files and DEFAULT layer.
  This option is only useful when less than 128 layers are transferred as you can display up to 128 drawing files in a fileset.
  Note: You cannot use the From layer property with this option.
• Arrange layers on different drawing files and different layers.
  The advantage of this option is that the layer structure (layer name) is retained when you export the drawing files again.

During import, the defaults you set in the options can be adjusted manually – this way, you can make a different assignment for individual layers. To do this, click Modify and open the Layers tab.