Layout Templates

A layout template contains data (e.g. texts, frames, keys) that are displayed in the background of plot views. A layout template can be used in multiple plot views. The layout template data cannot be selected or modified in the plot view.

Header functions for the layout templates

Function	Description
	New plot
	New layout template
	New main group
	3D edit mode (only in ELITECAD Architecture)
	export as PDF/DWG/DXF
	Expand/Close all view groups

Context menu of a layout template

If you right-click on an existing view, the following options are available:

Show view in a new window

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > FUNCTIONS IN VIEWS.

Float view window

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > FUNCTIONS IN VIEWS.

Rename

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > FUNCTIONS IN VIEWS.

Delete

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > FUNCTIONS IN VIEWS.

Create copy

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > FUNCTIONS IN VIEWS.

Export layout template

A layout template can be exported as a separate file. Saved templates can therefore also be used in other drawings.

Create new layout template

Views manager > New layout template

New layout templates are defined by their names and are assigned a paper format.
Like views, layout templates can be selected and then edited.

A new layout template can be generated using the corresponding header function or from the context menu of the details if a model view is selected.

The desired settings have to be entered in the settings dialog window of the layout template. By clicking on , the settings are saved and the layout template is created.

Settings of a layout template

General parameters

Name

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > GENERAL VIEW PARAMETERS.

Format

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > GENERAL VIEW PARAMETERS.

Orientation

Details in OUTPUT > VIEWS > GENERAL VIEW PARAMETERS.

Replace a layout template

To add a layout template to a plot view or replace an existing template at a later stage, the template can be moved using drag and drop into the views manager.