The Layers commands control what items, such as lines, labels, and planes, are visible in Layout and Design view.
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Description
Layers
Turn on/off all visibility layers. This helps with object visibility and selectability.
Grid Lines
Turn on/off grid lines
Imported Files
Turn on/off display of imported files. This feature is helpful if you want to see an imported file on a layout, but avoid accidentally selecting it while working in the layout.
CAD Markup Items
Turn on/off CAD Markup toolbar items
Work Lines
Turn on/off work lines
Load Lines
Turn on/off load lines
Truss Labels
Turn on/off truss labels
Dimension Labels
Turn on/off dimension labels
Text Labels
Turn on/off text labels
Walls (Layout only)
Turn on/off wall display
Beams (Layout only)
Turn on/off beam display
OH Lines (Layout only)
Turn on/off overhang lines
Cant Lines (Layout only)
Turn on/off cantilever lines
Wall Edges (Layout only)
Turn on/off wall edges
Roof Planes (Layout only)
Turn on/off roof planes
Ceil Planes (Layout only)
Turn on/off ceiling planes
Boundary Lines (Layout only)
Turn on/off boundary lines
Plane Tags (Layout only)
Turn on/off plane tags
Trusses (Layout only)
Turn on/off trusses
Hangers (Layout only)
Turn on/off hangers
Left Heel (Layout only)
Turn on/off left heels
Connection Indicators(Layout only)
Turn on/off connection indicators
Truss Edges (Layout only)
Turn on/off truss edges
Purlins and Braces (Layout only)
Turn on/off purlins and braces; default is off.
Chase Voids
Turn on/off chase voids
Obstructions
Turn on/off obstructions display
Top Chord (Truss only)
Turn on/off top chords
Bottom Chord (Truss only)
Turn on/off bottom chords
Web (Truss only)
Turn on/off webs
Other (Truss only)
Turn on/off other members
Member Edges (Truss only)
Turn on/off member edges
Layers Management
Display Layer Management window which controls object types that are visible on each layer
