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RyanSpaulding · July 9th, 2007

So, the workaround to this is:

Within the 'Levels' item tree, go into each layer name and see if there are any further objects that have child objects attached to them. If there are, select those light grey items, right-click and hit 'delete' but DO NOT delete children when it asks. Then, once you have the layer as the only grey item and all children beneath is are in black, right click on the layer name and select 'Change Item Type' to 'Group Locator'.

Group Locater seems to be the equivalent to layers.

This is, however, a pain in the ass for any arch viz workflow as it adds a step to do and sometimes, the way you build your CAD model will be affected.

I'll research a different method into Modo to see if this step can be eliminated.

July 9th, 2007	#9 (permalink)
RyanSpaulding Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Age: 27 Posts: 950 Name: Ryan Spaulding	Re: My jump into Modo via MicroStation XM (WIP) So, the workaround to this is: Within the 'Levels' item tree, go into each layer name and see if there are any further objects that have child objects attached to them. If there are, select those light grey items, right-click and hit 'delete' but DO NOT delete children when it asks. Then, once you have the layer as the only grey item and all children beneath is are in black, right click on the layer name and select 'Change Item Type' to 'Group Locator'. Group Locater seems to be the equivalent to layers. This is, however, a pain in the ass for any arch viz workflow as it adds a step to do and sometimes, the way you build your CAD model will be affected. I'll research a different method into Modo to see if this step can be eliminated.