### Displaying, Creating, and Manipulating Levels

A CAD level consists of a group of related CAD geometries, which are identified by a level number. The level information in these files is imported into PC-DMIS when the files are 'imported'. You can then select which levels will be displayed in each Graphics Display 'view' using the View Setup dialog (Edit | Graphics Display Window | View Setup).

Given the size and complexity of many CAD files, this option will greatly benefit your ability to restrict specific portions of the CAD model that will be visible as various PC-DMIS tasks are being performed. (See "Making CAD 3D" for more information.)

Note: This option is only available if levels have been incorporated into the IGES drawing file.

To view a level in the Graphics Display window:

Select the desired view (blue, red, yellow, or green view).

Select the appropriate level from the list.

Click the Apply button.

PC-DMIS will re-draw the Graphics Display window to reflect the current setting. The OK button must be pressed to save these changes.

The Create… button in the View Setup dialog box allows you to access the Level dialog box.

Level dialog box

The Level dialog box allows you to create, delete, or modify levels.

More:

Creating Levels

Deleting Levels

Modifying Levels