Assign layers and drawing files when exporting drawing files

When you export data, there are several instances where you can control how Allplan data is arranged on layers. In Allplan, data can be structured using layers and drawing files. In export files (e.g. .dwg files), however, data is always arranged on layers. Consequently, various alternatives are available for specifying how the Allplan structure is mapped to the layer structure in the export file. You can make basic settings in the Interfaces Options (ODX), Allplan 2016 specific tab, Arrange layers area.

The elements can be arranged on layers in the export file in four ways:

• Elements get the DEFAULT layer.
  Both the drawing file structure and the layer structure are lost.
• Elements are placed on the layer that matches the Allplan layer.
  This option is useful when you are working with a drawing file plus layer structure.
• Elements are placed on the layer that matches the drawing file number and name.
  Only the layers of the drawing files are transferred; the drawing file structure is lost.
  Note: You can only export up to 128 drawing files per DXF/DWG file. Drawing files can only be transferred to AutoCAD’s model space.
• Elements are placed on the layer that matches both the drawing file number and the Allplan layer.
  Allplan layers are not limited to single drawing files; i.e. different drawing files may contain the same layer. You can also transfer this structure, which consists of drawing files and layers, to AutoCAD.
  Note: This option allows you to transfer the Allplan structure. You should not use this option for predefined layer structures as the layers get prefixes (i.e. they are renamed).