Layers in CAD: I thought they were extra hassle until a revision went south

Always skipped layers to save time. Just dumped all lines together. Had to fix a huge mechanical layout last month. Could not tell pipes from electrical lines. Took days to sort out. Now I set layers first thing on every job. Trust me, it prevents major headaches.

3 comments

Log in to join the discussion

Log In

3 Comments

jesseb206mo ago

What naming convention do you use for your layers now? Like, do you have a standard set of names for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, or does it change per project? I'm curious if you separate structural elements like steel beams onto their own layer too.

6

hugo506mo ago

Tbh, proper layers save so much time later when things get messy.

4

the_james6mo ago

Used to just dump everything on a few layers. Thought it was faster. Then had to hunt for a single plumbing line in a huge renovation file. Took forever. Now I split things like steel, concrete, and even different MEP systems. Makes turning things on and off so much easier.

1