Selecting a Layer Mode

Any number of modes can be selected for each layer, from none to all. When a layer on the Layer List is selected, it automatically changes to Edit mode.

As many layers as required can be in each of the modes at any time.

Note:    Clicking the icon above a layer mode column toggles the respective layer mode on and off for all project layers.

To select a layer’s modes, do any of the following:

§  In the Layer List, select the required mode check boxes. See “Layer List Information” in the “Basic Concepts” chapter for more information.

§  In the Layer List, right-click the required layer, and select the required mode from the shortcut menu. See “Layer in Layer List” in the “Basic Concepts” chapter for more information.

§  In the Working Window, right-click the required layer, and select the required mode from the shortcut menu. See “Layer” in the “Basic Concepts” chapter for more information.

§  If you want to select Edit mode for all the layers in the Layer List, press <CTRL> A. If you want to remove all the layers in the Layer List from Edit mode, press <CTRL> D.