Layer Control in DXF Export

The objective of this function is to create a user defined layer handling for the DXF export. The functionality is applicable if the user has established the layer control file as described. Without this function all entities are put in layer 0. The main idea behind the function is to have specific layers for dimensions, texts, stiffeners, The user is able to control that each model type is assigned to one or several layer names. It is also possible to specify that a model type with a certain combination of color, line thickness and line type should be put on a specific DXF layer. Each entry in the layer control file should have five columns with the following content:

1. Keyword for the model type; for example, PLATES, STIFFENER, DIMENSION

2. The name of the layer to be assigned to all entities of the specified type, line type, thickness and color.

3. A color code or the keyword "ALL"

4. A keyword for the line type or the keyword "ALL".

5. A line thickness or the keyword "ALL".