How to assign Mark features to a specific layer in IDW drawings?

GustavoGonzattoSchmitt — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:57:03 GMT

I'm working with Autodesk Inventor 2025 and using the Mark feature to create precise sketch-based annotations on sheet metal parts. When exporting to DXF/DWG from the flat pattern, I'm able to assign these marks to a specific layer using custom Mark Styles, which works perfectly.

However, I need these marks to also appear on a specific layer within IDW drawings. In the drawing environment, the marks are visible in the views, but they don't follow the layer assignment defined in the Mark Style. I would like to automatically move all Mark geometries to a predefined layer (e.g., "Markings") in the IDW file.

Ideally, I’m looking for a way to:

Detect all Mark features in drawing views.
Assign them to a custom layer (creating it if it doesn’t exist).
Automate this process via iLogic or another method.

Has anyone implemented something similar or found a workaround for this limitation in IDW drawings?

Thanks in advance!

Re: How to assign Mark features to a specific layer in IDW drawings?

johnsonshiue — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:16:43 GMT

Hi! This is a well-known request but I don't think it has been implemented yet. From the drawing view's perspective, the Mark edges are like any model edges, placed on the Visible layer.

The only layer control for the Mark feature is in Save Copy As DXF in Sheet Metal Flat Pattern. The exported DXF file does have Mark specific layers.

Many thanks!

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