How to change the object layer assigned to new custom object?

[glentall]

I created a custom object (a rough but accurate representation of a steel building truss frame) and it ended up being added to the "Fixtures, Interior" object layer when I created it.  I would like to change its assignment to a different object layer so that I can display/hide it separately from all the other objects in the "Fixtures, Interior" layer.  I can't see a way to change that attribute of the new object.  Is there a way?  I'm using Home Designer Suite 2019.  Thank you.

[CarrieS]

Hi,

 

There is not a way to change the layer associated with an object in Home Designer Suite.

[glentall]

If I re-create the custom object, how can I create it in a layer of my choice?  How would I create a "Custom Steel Truss" layer and then create the object in it?

[y-g-m-n]

jeeze you keep askig the same question and get the same replies yet you insist on asking the same question again,

 

WHAT YOU WANT IS NOT POSSIBLE.

[DavidJPotter]

4 hours ago, y-g-m-n said:

jeeze you keep askig the same question and get the same replies yet you insist on asking the same question again,

 

WHAT YOU WANT IS NOT POSSIBLE.

 

Is easily doable using Chief Premier but not possible using any Home Designer titles.

 

DJP

[PapaDon]

On 6/13/2023 at 9:56 AM, DavidJPotter said:

Is easily doable using Chief Premier but not possible using any Home Designer titles.

This function of assigning/reassigning an object to a layer set should at least be able to be done in Home Designer PRO.  I bought a library set for Utility Vehicles and these items were put on the interior fixtures layer set so now when I want to turn off my tractor in my garage it turns off all other fixtures in the layer set.  That's dumb! and its not professional for a PRO version of the software. There should be able to add multiple user layer sets that we can put items into similar to the user library.  Please add this feature to fix its failings.

[meanwhile]

I have to agree, this should really be an available feature for Home Designer. I know they're trying to set Chief Architect apart as the true "pro" software, but come on – even basic interior design work for us DIY'ers need to be able to adjust layers.

 

For example: some pieces of furniture you want on a floor plan, some you don't. Some objects get forced onto layers that don't make sense, like a couch as a "fixture" instead of furniture. Sometimes you have a cushion that fits to a bench that constantly gets in the way of the bench on the floorplan, but you don't want to hide all of your furniture just to hide the cushion. Sometiems you import custom objects and they get put onto entirely the wrong layer.

 

We're not asking for something advanced like layer sets here, just basic layer assigning.