[Vince]

I mainly use layers in order so I can measure everything on one drawing / set of drawings but then when I need to see specific details I then turn on & off layers. For example, when measuring foundations layouts I will have layers for Foundation Trenches, Top Of Concrete Levels, Bottom of Concrete, Oversite Areas, Substructure Masonry and Oversite Masonry. If all of the layers are turned on then you cannot pick out relevant details.

All of my measures are exported so I can use them in Excel to complete actual calculations for tender purposes, etc..

[Vince]

I’m combining several drawings with layers that have been generated in CAD software – generally areas of an overall site layout. The original drawings will include layers of things like finishes, kerbs, drainage, etc.. If you look at the drawings on Bluebeam individually then you can turn the layers on and off. Once combined though then all of the layers are basically flattened in the new document.

[Vince]

Thank you Troy – I upgraded to Extreme a couple of months ago so I will have a look at how to do that.