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Important Layer

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In 2005, the Layer structure of SYSCAD was standardized and internationalized. These Layers are to be found in our SYSCAD.DWT template in the SYSCAD directory.

The layers in the template drawing are devided into three groups:

Layers of the system block elements (profiles, gaskets, etc.) The profile blocks of the system suppliers offer a consistent layer structure and denomination. Thus, switching between the different profile systems is eased. If you want to change the representation of the system blocks, you should change the settings for the group 1 layers in your prototype.

Layers for the drawing elements (Insulation, membranes, sheets, etc.) The layer names can be defined in the SYSCAD VARIABLE according to your liking. These layers must be defined in your prototype drawing as well. In our prototype the group 2 layers are defined as shown below.

Layer fors the elements of the "generating section" (frame profiles and T/M profiles in the elevation, etc.) Those layer names cannot be changed. In case the layer does not exist in your template, SYSCAD automatically inserts the necessary layer with the color white. Group 3 layers should not be used for personal drawing elements. However, you may change settings like color / printability etc. according to your liking.

Group1 Layer

Meaning

Color

Line type

SYS_AL_CONT

Aluminum contour

white

CONTINUOUS

SYS_FI_CENT

Fittings center line

yellow

MIDDLE

SYS_FI_CONT

Fittings contour

cyan

CONTINUOUS

SYS_FI_HIDD

Fittings hidden lines

yellow

COVER

SYS_FS_CONT

Fire protection contour

green

CONTINUOUS

SYS_FS_HATCH

Fire protection hatching

yellow

CONTINUOUS

SYS_GA_CONT

Gasket contour

green

CONTINUOUS

SYS_GA_HATCH

Gasket hatching

yellow

CONTINUOUS

SYS_PL_CONT

Plastic contour

yellow

CONTINUOUS

SYS_PL_HATCH

Plastic hatching

yellow

CONTINUOUS

SYS_SC_CENT

Screws center line

yellow

MIDDLE

SYS_SC_HEAD

Screws head

magenta

CONTINUOUS

SYS_SC_HIDD

Screws hidden lines

magenta

COVER

SYS_SC_THREAD

Screws threads

magenta

CONTINUOUS

SYS_ST_CONT

Steel contour

white

CONTINUOUS

SYS_ST_HATCH

Steel hatching

yellow

CONTINUOUS

SYS_WO_CONT

Timber contour

white

CONTINUOUS

SYS_WO_HATCH

Timber hatching

yellow

CONTINUOUS





Group 2 Layer

Meaning

Color

Line type

BEMASS

dimensioning

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

FOLIE

Membrane contour

Cyan

CONTINUOUS

BLECH

Sheet metal contour

White

CONTINUOUS

GESTR

Shaded line

Yellow

COVER

H_LINIE

subsidiary lines

Green

CONTINUOUS

SCHRAFF

hatch layer

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

STRPKT

dotted line

Yellow

SEMICOLON

TEXT018

Text 0.18mm

Magenta

CONTINUOUS

TEXT025

Text 0.25mm

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

TEXT035

Text 0.35mm

Cyan

CONTINUOUS

TEXT05

Text 0.50mm

White

CONTINUOUS

TEXT07

Text 0.70mm

Red

CONTINUOUS

TEXT10

Text 1.00mm

Blue

CONTINUOUS

UMRISS018

Line 0.18mm

Magenta

CONTINUOUS

UMRISS025

Line 0.25mm

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

UMRISS035

Line 0.35mm

Cyan

CONTINUOUS

UMRISS05

Line 0.50mm

White

CONTINUOUS

UMRISS07

Line 0.70mm

Red

CONTINUOUS

UMRISS10

Line 1.00mm

Blue

CONTINUOUS

VERDECKT

Hidden lines

Yellow

HIDDEN





Group 3 Layer

Meaning

Color

Line type

BEZ_MASS

Reference line for program absolute dimension

Red

CONTINUOUS

HILFSL

subsidiary lines

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

HILFSL_STRPKT

subsidiary dotted lines

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

FILLING

Glass contour in the sections

Red

CONTINUOUS

BSYMBOL

fitting symbol in the elevation

Cyan

CONTINUOUS

TEXT

section name

White

CONTINUOUS

WHC_EEL_INFO

filling information for cut list

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

WHC_EINSATZ

filling information

Cyan

CONTINUOUS

WHC_FSPROSSE

T-Bar information

Cyan

CONTINUOUS

WHC_GLAS

Glass contour

Green

CONTINUOUS

WHC_MA

Wall connection info

Grey 9

CONTINUOUS

WHC_RAHMEN

Frameworks

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

WHC_SCHNITTL

Intersections

Red

MIDDLE

WHC_SPROSSE

T/M-Informations

Yellow

CONTINUOUS

 

As from version 2000.09SR1 you will find the altered prototype SYSCAD.DWT for your accustomed colouring in your SYSCAD directory. Please copy the prototype SYSCAD.DWG into your own prototype or rename the SYSCAD.DWT in YOURNAME.DWT . Adjust your prototype drawing according to your wishes by opening the prototype via OPENING and changing the settings with the AutoCAD/BricsCAD LAYER command.