Create and Delete Layers

Use the Layers window to create and delete layers within the active Exaquantum/Explorer document, and to specify which layers you want to work with.

1. On the main menu bar, click on Document. The Document pull-down menu appears.
   
2. Select the Layers option. The Layers Sheet window is displayed.
   
3. To create a new layer in the active Exaquantum/Explorer document, click on Add, and type the name of the layer in the Name field.
   

Note: It is recommended that you use easily recognisable names for layers (eg Pipe for a layer containing pipe work, Pumps for layers containing pump equipment, Dynamic for a layer containing live, updating values).

4. To add controls to a layer, select the layer in the list and click on OK. When you add new controls to the document, they become part of the currently selected layer.
   
5. To hide a layer and all the controls it contains, select the layer in the list and deselect View.
   
6. To prevent changes to a layer, select the layer in the list and check Lock.
   

Note: When you are satisfied with the position and properties of the controls on a layer, lock the layer. Use the Send to Back function, from the Layout menu select Order then Send to Back. Controls on other layers can be accurately positioned relative to the controls on the locked layer.

7. To delete a layer, select the layer in the list and click on Delete.
   

Note: When you delete a layer all the controls on that layer are added to the next layer.

8. To select all the controls on a layer, in the layer list select the layer. Click on Select. All the controls will now be selected.