New objects only visible in one layout/viewport

[moon47usaco]

I have a file where dimensions for different things are set up on separate layouts.

IE:
Wall dimensions are on one layer and set to “layout on” in only one detail view/layout.
Dimensions for piping are similar on another layer that is set to “layout off” on all other layouts except the piping diagram layout.

I recently received the HVAC layout from the contractor so I need to make a new layout with those dims. As I start drawing them they show on all layouts and I have to go back through all the other layouts and turn them off for each detail view.

I would like to have them automatically off on all other detail views except the one I am drawing them in.

I tried the “New detail” in layer manager set to off but they still show in the older layouts/detail views.

Is there a way to set them as hidden from all previous layouts/detail views except the new layout/detail view?

[mary (Mary Ann Fugier)]

Hi @moon47usaco,
Is there a way to set them as hidden from all previous layouts/detail views except the new layout/detail view?

1. Maybe the easiest way to do this is to create the dimension on the layout.
   If you use osnaps, then the dimtext will reflect model distances.

2. Another option you have is to make a layer, let’s call it Dimlayout-2.
   You can turn it off in the Details in the current Layout or All layouts.
   This option on the menu that you will see when you right-click of the Detail On button (light bulb) in the Layer panel when the details is active.
   

   

Then pick "Layer On in this details only → All Layouts.

Now moving forward in the model you can also set New Detail On to “Off”.
Now when you make a new detail, this layer will always be Off in a new detail on any layout , but can always be turned on if required.

Here are my favorite posts that are packed with details about how to use layout and layer in Rhino 8:

Layouts - Learning Resources

There are existing tutorials that were done in Rhino 7 and Rhino 8. The Rhino 7 workflow also works for Rhino 8 and Rhino 8 Mac as well. The Layout configuration work flow is covered in the Level 1 Training Guide here. In Rhino type Tutorials to get the the tutorials panel. On this panel, pick Level 1, you can double click on the file to which the training guide is directing you. [image] Here is a tutorial that has a fee: 2D Technical Drafting with Rhino | Rhino3D.Education This web s…

Rhino 8 Feature: Layers Panel Improvements

Layers are containers for objects in your model. You can use them to group related objects and make it easier to work with your model. The Layers panel manages your layers. You can create new layers, rename them, arrange them in to categories, change their properties (such as color, visibility and render material), and move objects between layers. Rhino 8 offers many improvements to the Layers panel. For all users, here are the Rhino 8 Layers panel improvements you will want to try: • Unified…

If you have additional questions we may need a file. Upload a small file here for us to test, or email it to tech@mcneel.com Attn Mary and include the link to the Forum thread.

Sincerely,
Mary Ann Fugier

[moon47usaco]

What a super detailed answer. Thank you very much… =]