Displaying and hiding a layer

One of the important features of a layer is that it can be hidden. Let’s assume that the user have finished modelling of one part of the structure. Let’s suppose that now s/he needs to work on another part of the same structure and that the new part is independent on the first part. The best s/he can do is hide the whole first part or at least its major part. This can be done by switching the appropriate layers off. The new part of the structure then can be modelled in new layers.

The layers can be switched OFF or ON (i.e. displayed or hidden) in the Layers manager.

The procedure for hiding (or displaying) a layer

1. Open the Layers manager.

2. In the right hand side part of the dialogue is located a layer property table containing option Display.

3. Select the layer or layers you want to display.

4. Tick the option Display.

5. Select the layer or layers you want to hide.

6. Remove the tick from the option Display.

7. If necessary, repeat the steps 3 to 6 as many times as required.

8. Close the Layers manager.