Layer Manager

Stephen Evason — Tue, 31 May 2022 10:55:04 GMT

Current Revision posted to OpenGround Wiki by Stephen Evason on 5/31/2022 10:55:04 AM

The Geotechnical Layer Manager defines the structure of the geotechnical layer names and how geotechnical objects, Strata and entities are split over multiple layers. The tool can be used to ensure geotechnical layer names meet any standards being utilised.

Command HBSI_LayerManager

The manager will have a pre-configured default naming convention for the geotechnical layers.

The dialog displays examples of how the layer name will appear once applied.

The text boxes and drop downs are used to define the layer naming convention.

The prefix and suffix can be edited with text and numbers, note that special characters are allowed but it will only recognise a dash, underscore or dollar sign. All other special characters are ignored and replaced by an underscore.

The three drop down items can be customised to show the Object, Stratum and Element in any order or not at all.

Objects are considered to be the core geotechnical objects created, for instance the 3D bore-holes, the strata surfaces, plan log strips, profile log strips or fence objects.
Stratum, this is defined by the current Stratum Band being used by the geotechnical module
Element, these are the core AutoCAD entities that make up the geotechnical objects, for instance this will include text, hatches, blocks etc.
None, means this element will be ignored.
Split Stratum layer based on hatch pattern: The Split Stratum layer based on hatch pattern checkbox is selected by default and allows for multiple hatch patterns overlays (these can be defined in the geotechnical Hatch manager for a strata) to be created on separate layers or, if toggled off one layer for each strata regardless of how many hatch patterns it contains.

The example below illustrates some customised options:

Terminolgy

Press the Terminology button to bring up the Geotechnical Terminology dialog which is an accom-paniment to the Geotechnical Layers Manager and is used to define the terminology rep-resenting the Geotechnical Objects or Elements.

For instance, for a 3D borehole, the layer name terminology can be changed to Boring from 3Dhole. This gives the user flexible control over layer naming convention and terminology used.

Below is the default Terminology being applied, this can be customised based on requirements.

Press Save to commit the changes, this will return back to the Geotechnical Layer Manager dia-log to commit the layer naming conventions press Save here.

The Saved layer name definition will be the default for all geotechnical projects.

Note: The Geotechnical Layer Manager will only affect new layers created once a definition has been saved, existing geotechnical objects will not be moved to the new layer definition, nor will existing layers be renamed.

It is recommended the geotechnical layer definition is saved before commencing a new project.

The AutoCAD 3D Layer Properties Manager can be used to show all layers in the drawing. Using the ACAD command LAYER to bring up the Layer Properties Manager dialog.

The visibility of layers can be toggled on/off and customising the appearance is also possible. Please consult the Autodesk Civil 3D help or user manual for further information.

Note: Geotechnical layer colours, materials and transparency can be changed in the standard AutoCAD layer manager for the current drawing independently of the styles saved in the Hatch manager. This gives control over the current drawing.