create autocad plot style from current layers

There’s more to my process, but these are the basics. Then when I’m finished, I purge the drawing of all their layers. When dealing with someone else’s drawing, I first insert my layers into their drawing and use layer isolate to isolate a particular layer, then change it to mine. There are a few layer tools that will make things like: layer isolate, layer un-isolate, layer off and layer on. (Only works in AutoCAD’s full versions, not LT). First thing is, if you don’t have express tools loaded, get them and install them. I have my own process for dealing with architect’s drawings. CTB file to my clients or anyone who wants it for free. I have also developed my own programs to help me with layers. When I draw in 3d, all bets are off and the sky’s the limit on the number of layers I use. CTB file set up to print my layers out to where each different layer has a different line weight. I draw millwork and use 10-12 layers and have my own.

For a lot of AutoCAD operators, the full utilization and capabilities of using different layers escapes them, and others that understand the full concept develop their own layer scheme and plot style tables. If you ever had to deal with several different architects' drawings, you will fine they all are a little different. I don’t think you will ever get everyone to agree on a layer format.

We have just made the transition to AutoCAD from Cabinetvision for design, and drawing board and pencil for details.įrom John Michael Hivatal, forum technical advisor: I am trying to come up with a process for dealing with outside standards and also creating our own. Has anyone's preferences changed with the later versions of AutoCAD (2006 and up)? Does anyone have a layer table for AutoCAD 2006 that they would like to share? Our design drawing comes down to us from architects with their own layer standards and we modify the rooms (mostly renovation) to what fits and works in the space. From reviewing the previous posts, I find some techs like a lot of layers and some a few (10). I would like to open the topic of layer standards for the woodworking trade.

Create autocad plot style from current layers