topic Re: Is there a way to assign layers to certain codes? in Civil 3D Forum

Is there a way to assign layers to certain codes?

markhager — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:33:27 GMT

Due to my mechanical background, I am new to survey equipment and importing survey data into AutoCAD, and I would like to know if I can create settings to set specific layers for each code. For example, when surveying the road cross-section, we use codes like ES, EP, CL, EP, and ES. Can each code have a specific layer in AutoCAD so all the linework can be imported into particular colors?

This would help save a lot of time when setting up these survey files. Thanks to anyone who can help!

Re: Is there a way to assign layers to certain codes?

Neilw_05 — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:10:44 GMT

The answer is yes. Look into Desckeys in the help system.

Re: Is there a way to assign layers to certain codes?

jroot — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:52:20 GMT

If you have the codes set up to draw linework on import using a Figure Prefix Database, you can set the layer for each code in the table:

Re: Is there a way to assign layers to certain codes?

markhager — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:01:11 GMT

Will this transfer to separate files, or is there a way to do so? Same question applies to you @Neilw_05

Re: Is there a way to assign layers to certain codes?

jroot — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:06:31 GMT

Yes, once you create a Figure Prefix Database and save it you can use it for each DWG.

On the Survey tab of Toolspace click on the "Survey User Settings button and set it in the Figure Defaults:

Re: Is there a way to assign layers to certain codes?

markhager — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:08:54 GMT

Awesome, thank you.