Enable native support for freezing layers in specific views
Simone Maccaferri
Summary:
Enable native support for freezing layers in specific viewports during DWG import and export operations. This would enhance compatibility with CAD standards and improve the usability of DWG files generated by Eyeshot.
Current Behavior:
- Layer Freezing: The "Freezing Layers in Specific Viewports" functionality is not natively supported in Eyeshot.
- EntitiesToHide Workaround: While using the EntitiesToHide property can simulate this behavior, it is incompatible with DWG import/export workflows.
- Export Behavior:
- ExplodeViews = true: Exports views as BlockReference but does not preserve the original entity type.
- ExplodeViews = false: Exports views as AutoCAD Viewport, but without layer freezing functionality.
Proposed Feature:
Introduce native support for viewport-specific layer freezing during DWG export and import, ensuring:
- Export Functionality:
- Automatically associate layers with viewport-specific freezing states.
- Retain these states in exported DWG files, consistent with AutoCAD standards.
Use Case:
- CAD users frequently rely on viewport-specific layer visibility to tailor their views for different templates.
- This feature is essential for producing DWG files that are interoperable with other CAD tools, especially for drafting layer management.
Benefits:
- Reduces manual effort in recreating layer visibility settings post-export.
- Improves Eyeshot's utility as a CAD tool for professional design and drafting.
References to Current Limitations:
- The EntitiesToHide property workaround is functional within Eyeshot but fails for exported DWG files.
- Existing behaviors when toggling the ExplodeViews flag do not fully address this need.
We believe adding this feature will significantly improve the Eyeshot experience for CAD professionals Thank you for considering this request!
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