Basic rules for creating layer structures

• The first step involves analyzing the requirements in your office; they vary depending on the number of employees, IT structure and equipment as well as type and size of your projects.
• If you do not need a specific layer structure, it is best to start working with a predefined layer structure provided by Allplan.
• It is also advisable to use just a few layers until you have familiarized yourself with the layer structure and are at ease with layers.
• Appoint a person who is responsible for designing, setting up and maintaining the layer structure.
• Start by drawing up your own layer structure using a word processor or spreadsheet and discuss this structure with the employees in your office. If necessary, modify the layer structure so that it suits the needs and requirements of all persons involved. Only then should you begin to create the layer structure in Allplan.
• A layer structure is ‘alive’: you can adapt it to meet the requirements imposed by new tasks and projects.
• We strongly recommend that you do not change the layer structure of current projects! However, if changing the structure is still not avoidable, only the person who is responsible for the layer structure should do this.
• It is no problem to add layers to the structure even while you are working on the project in question. But you should try to avoid deleting layers at all costs!
• In the case of large projects in particular, the layer structure and drawing file structure must interact. You should therefore create a drawing file structure that is appropriate to the layers you use.
• Spend some time thinking about how best to structure layers for your purposes and then decide on a layer structure and stick to it.
• If you have any queries, please contact our experts!