Creating Classes and Layers from Standards

Design layers, sheet layers, and classes can be created by importing them from standard files. Layer standards use only approved layer names for a particular industry. Class standards use approved name and class settings for a particular industry.

Standard files (.sta files) are provided with VectorWorks and are located in the Standards folder. To create a new layer or class, select the standard file from the list, or browse to locate it.

Custom layers or classes can be created in a blank file and saved as an .sta file in the Standards folder. Once placed in the Standards folder, these new layers or classes become part of the Standards list and are available when new layers or classes are created.

If a layer or class name in the current file matches that of one in the Standards folder, it is not displayed in the list.