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Layers
I converted some blueprints to PDF from AutoCAD using their viewer. Everything opens fine in PDFX viewer including all the layers. Some of the files have many layers and I generally just need to be able to compute areas using the building outlines (exterior walls). Is there a command to turn off all layers, so I can selectively turn on the ones I need to see? Thanks.
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Re: Layers
I am fairly sure that all of the layers will have been merged when producing the PDF. As far as I know, there is no way to separate the layers.
All you can do is show/hide all comments, so any dimension lines, or text comments that you have added to the PDF in PDF-XChange can be hidden by selecting "Hide all comments."
All you can do is show/hide all comments, so any dimension lines, or text comments that you have added to the PDF in PDF-XChange can be hidden by selecting "Hide all comments."
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Re: Layers
If you use the AutoCAD viewer and export the file as a PDF, each layer is in fact retained. Each layer can then be turned on and off in PDFX viewer. However, it is a pain to turn off each layer on an individual basis if there are many.
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Hi Arnold,
can you please zip an example PDF and attach here - or if particuarly large send an email to pdfxview@tracker-software.com with a link back to this forum message and we will take a look and advise.
thanks.
can you please zip an example PDF and attach here - or if particuarly large send an email to pdfxview@tracker-software.com with a link back to this forum message and we will take a look and advise.
thanks.
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Here is a screenshot. As you can see there are many layers and I only need to see 3. Is there a command or shortcut key to turn off all the layers? Turning off each one individually is time consuming.
Is there a plan to set measuring up to use Orthographic lines? I know it can be done using the shift key, but it would be nice to set it permanently.
Is there a plan to set measuring up to use Orthographic lines? I know it can be done using the shift key, but it would be nice to set it permanently.
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Hi Arnold,
Your screenshot got purged but I know what you mean.
Unfortunately at this time there is no shortcut which you can use to hide/unhide all layers.
As for your second question on whether and when, we will have to wait for the dev team response.
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Your screenshot got purged but I know what you mean.
Unfortunately at this time there is no shortcut which you can use to hide/unhide all layers.
As for your second question on whether and when, we will have to wait for the dev team response.
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Stefan
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Re: Layers
Reviving a very old thread. I couldn't find a recent one.
I deal with architectural plans in PDF form with 100+ layers. Visually, with all layers being On by default, some pages just look like a black blob, unless I zoom in, but then I lose the overall picture. I usually need to view just a few layers.
Turning off 100+ layers one by one is, well, unacceptable, especially if I need to do this on dozens of pages.
So, could Tracker please look at implementing a "turn off/on all layers on this page" toggle option, emphasis on the "off " part?
I deal with architectural plans in PDF form with 100+ layers. Visually, with all layers being On by default, some pages just look like a black blob, unless I zoom in, but then I lose the overall picture. I usually need to view just a few layers.
Turning off 100+ layers one by one is, well, unacceptable, especially if I need to do this on dozens of pages.
So, could Tracker please look at implementing a "turn off/on all layers on this page" toggle option, emphasis on the "off " part?
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Hello Claude,
Looking at this sample file I found online:
http://www.planetpdf.com/planetpdf/pdfs ... _Final.zip
There are buttons in that file that toggle all layers on and off. This is the JS that will turn all layers off: So you can use that in your own files.
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Stefan
Looking at this sample file I found online:
http://www.planetpdf.com/planetpdf/pdfs ... _Final.zip
There are buttons in that file that toggle all layers on and off. This is the JS that will turn all layers off:
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var docOCGs = this.getOCGs();
for (var x=0; x < docOCGs.length; x++)
{
docOCGs[x].state = false;
}
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Re: Layers
Thanks Stefan. I had come across that piece of code and it does the job.
What I was proposing is a PDFXchange Editor function to do this on the Layers Option panel:
What I was proposing is a PDFXchange Editor function to do this on the Layers Option panel:
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Re: Layers
Hi all,
You will be happy to know that we have just created a feature request for this.
#4339: FR: Toggle All layers on/off
Please reference this ticked number when asking about the progress of the feature.
Have an excellent weekend!
You will be happy to know that we have just created a feature request for this.
#4339: FR: Toggle All layers on/off
Please reference this ticked number when asking about the progress of the feature.
Have an excellent weekend!
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Re: Layers
Hello guys,
I've implemented the Show All Layers and Hide All Layers commands that will activate/deactivate all of the modifiable layers (that are not locked etc.). This feature will be available from the next build 327 that should be held within a month or so, if all goes well.
Cheers,
Alex
I've implemented the Show All Layers and Hide All Layers commands that will activate/deactivate all of the modifiable layers (that are not locked etc.). This feature will be available from the next build 327 that should be held within a month or so, if all goes well.
Cheers,
Alex
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