
Chapter 6: Creating Drawings with Draw
Working With Multiple Layers
The next step is to position the details in the motor drawing. It is a good idea to use the layer
function if testing several different variations.
To get a better overview, turn on the Layer view, by pressing the symbol on the bottom
left border of the work area. Alternatively, choose View > Layer (a check mark will appear
in front of the command). To insert a new layer, open the dialogue Insert Layer. It can also
be opened through the context menu of the tabs Layout, Controls and Dimension Lines
arranged at the bottom of the screen. Enter a unique name, e.g. “Sketch1”. Repeat this
procedure for another level and enter the name as “Sketch2”.
Now click the Suggestion1 tab and place the details of this level; for example, by dragging
the desired clipart from the Gallery into the document.
After the details are positioned on Layer1, do the following:
1. click the Sketch2 tab and arrange elements there as well. Notice that the elements from
Sketch1 are visible.
2. To change this, click the Sketch1 tab and call up the context menu and select Modify
Layer.
3. In the Modify Layer dialogue, remove the check from the Visible check box
4. Click OK to view only the Layout level and the Sketch2 level.
As a rule all layers will be displayed. To view a particular layer, deactivate the Visible field
on all the other layers.
After completing the drawing, save and/or print the document as needed.
Note: Visualize layers as transparent sheets, one on top of the other, which together form a complete picture. It is
also possible to view individual “transparencies”, i.e.
Layers
.
Using One colour per Layer
If more than one layer at a time is displayed, apply an identical colour to all elements on the
same layer for a better overview.
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