Layers panel

The Layers panel lists the design’s objects. Its Fields, Obstr, and Civil lanes separate arrays and inverter groups, obstructions, and site or imported layers.

Select

Click a row to select it on the map and open its inspector. Use Ctrl-click on Windows or ⌘-click on Mac to add to a selection. Shift-click selects a range.

Selecting on the map also selects the corresponding row. Use Esc to clear the selection.

Layer actions

Right-click a row to see the actions available for that object and your access.

• Rename a layer to identify its purpose.
• Locate a layer to bring it into view.
• Copy and paste supported objects.
• Group related objects or move them between compatible groups.
• Show or hide a layer.
• Lock or make a layer editable.
• Delete a layer you no longer need.

Actions that cannot apply to the selection are disabled or omitted. Ordinary groups organize objects; inverter groups also define electrical allocation.

Hide and show

Use the eye beside a row. Hiding a group hides its contents. Review layer visibility before modeling and exporting, since hidden fields and objects can be excluded from the result.

Rename and delete

Double-click a layer’s name, or use Rename in its menu. Save the name with Enter and cancel with Esc.

Press Delete or Backspace to delete a selection when you are not typing. Use Undo to reverse an accidental edit.

Lock

A layer lock prevents changes to that layer while allowing you to inspect it. A design lock preserves the whole design. See Design versions and locks.

Search

Press Ctrl+F or ⌘F to search layer names. The lanes show matching results. Use Enter and Shift+Enter in the search box to move between matches.

Close the search to restore the full list. Collapse layers closes expanded groups.

Show or resize the panel

Use the layers button at the top left, or Ctrl+B / ⌘B, to toggle the panel. Drag its edge to resize it. Map layers may temporarily take its place while open.