ArchiCAD layers - ArchiEd layer combinations

[@joseantonioduranvazquez2420]

Hi, is it posible to have two different layers with different color combinations? What im trying to say is.... I have layer cobination "A" in which my wall line type is Black,... Is it possible to have a Layer combination "B" with a different color pen?

[@RobertMannArchitect]

Hi Jose, yes and no. Layers and pens can work together but are otherwise not linked. I'll give you an example. Layers are use to show / hide objects or elements such as lines, walls, furniture, etc. and each of these elements will also have 1 or many pens assigned to their parts. Rather than thinking about layers, think instead about saved view (view map) With multiple saved views you can have multiple pen sets and model view overrides so you can toggle between coloured or black pens with a single click. You can also do this simply in the layout book (this is the way Archicad intends you to do it) but I don't like this option as it means that I'm not interacting with the black pens in the model. I hope this helps :)