Updating Graphic Layers

Symbol Wizard automatically creates a set of default layers that match the hierarchical set of Choices and Options defined for a graphic. Each Choice layer has an assigned default rule containing the expression ChoiceGroup.Choice that defines an attribute of a graphic’s property.

The default rule for an Option layer is simply the name of the Option itself. Renaming an Option automatically renames any layer rules that reference the Option.

In a designer workflow, you can update layers by adding layers to or deleting layers from the set of default layers. Also, layers can be renamed and the default rule assigned to a layer can be changed.

Important: Updating graphic layers may not be necessary if the default set of layers created for Choices and Options can create all graphic configurations.

If a graphic layer is renamed, it loses the link to the Option. When the Option name is updated, the layer name will not get updated with changed Option name.

To add or delete a graphic layer

1. Show the selected graphic in the Industrial Graphic Editor with the Symbol Wizard selected.

2. Click the Layers tab to show the list of layers.

3. To add a layer, do the following:

   

   1. Click the Add Layer icon above the Layers list.

      You can also add a layer by right-clicking within the layers list to show the action menu and selecting Add.

      The new layer appears at the bottom of the list with an assigned default name.

   2. Click on the new layer to select it.

   3. Rename the new layer.

      Creating a layer automatically sets it to rename mode. You can also manually rename a layer by right-clicking on the layer and select Rename from the menu.

4. To delete a layer, do the following:

   

   4. Click on the layer within the list to be deleted.

   5. Delete the layer by clicking the Delete Layer icon above the Layers list or right clicking to show the context menu and selecting Delete.

To update a layer rule

5. Show the selected graphic in the Industrial Graphic Editor with the Symbol Wizard selected.

6. Click the Layers tab to show the list of layers.

7. Select a layer from the list whose rule needs to be updated.

   The Layer Properties view appears and shows the current rule assigned to the selected layer Choice or Option.

8. Click within the Rule field to select it.

9. Update the rule.

10. Click Save to save the changes to the layer rule.

Related Topics

Designing a Symbol Wizard