Layer and Color Settings (Plant 3D DWG Settings Tree Node)

Specifies an automatic scheme for assigning layer and color values to pipelines and associated inline components.

Automated layer and color assignments

Automate layer and color assignments when creating objects

Specifies whether automated layer and color assignment are available when creating objects. When you check this box, the other controls become available.

Assign layer by

Assigns a layer to the specified property.

Assign color by

Assigns a color to the specified property. Select one of the two default properties, Status or Nominal Diameter, or create additional items for this list by setting up a new Selection List for the Pipe class.

Color settings

Lists the current color setting. You can change them as desired.

Set Current

Makes the selected scheme current.

New

Opens the New Automation Scheme dialog box where you can set up a new scheme.

Delete

Deletes the selected scheme.

Pipe Support Settings

Assign Layer by

Use Same Layer as Piping - Places pipe supports on the same layer as connected piping with an optional prefix or suffix.

All Supports on one layer - Pipe supports are created on the layer specified in the Layer Name box.

Use current layer (Unmanaged) - Pipe supports are created on the current layer. This behavior is compatible with AutoCAD Plant 3D 2012 and earlier.