LINEAR Solutions 26 for AutoCAD

Setting Layers for Network Detection

Shows step-by-step how to select layers that should be considered in the detection.

Before you begin

You want to check which layers are taken into account when detecting the pipe/duct network and adjust them if necessary.

Tip: If the pipe or sewer network has been drawn with LINEAR Solutions, the layer are already set correctly.

Navigate to

Project tab ➤ Discipline ➤ Planning type ➤ Analyse tab ➤ Settings ...

Applies to all disciplines.

Dialog Settings Heating in the LINEAR Solutions for Autodesk AutoCAD

Example display of Settings in the Heating discipline

Procedure

  1. Decide in the Layer area whether you also want to Detect 3D Layers.
    This option applies to pipes and ducts in the module Design 3D Pipe&Power.
    Note: In the Potable Water discipline, this section is located on the Component Detection tab, and in Wastewater, it is located on the General tab. In the Ventilation and Gas disciplines, you will find this area in the drop-down dialog Component Detection.
  2. In the Layers area, click on the corresponding category or the desired medium to open the dialog Select Layer <...>.
  3. You can either
    • Activate all desired layers individually with a click, or
    • carry out an automatic assignment by clicking on .
    Note: If you are working with the LINEAR layer management and have not made any user-defined adjustments, the automatic layer selection will usually lead to the desired results.
  4. Confirm your selection by clicking OK and repeat the steps for the remaining media or categories if necessary.

Results

The desired layers are set for detection and their contents are taken into account in the calculation.