Documentation

Layers

Organise markups into named layers — hide, lock, or reassign markups per discipline or markup pass.

Layers

Organize markups into separate layers for complex documents. Every PDF automatically starts with Layer 0 (Markup) as the default layer.

Figure 1 shows the Layers panel docked on the left, with markups split across named layers (Field verification, RFIs, Demo) alongside the default Markup layer. Each layer carries its own visibility and lock state, so you can show or hide a whole class of annotations at once.

The LocusBIM PDF workspace with the Layers panel docked on the left, listing the Markup, Field verification, RFIs, and Demo layers, each with eye and lock toggles, next to a drawing carrying three colored markups. — **Figure 1.** The Layers panel docks on the left; markups are grouped into named layers, each with its own visibility and lock toggles.

Creating Layers

Type a layer name in the input field and click the + button. New markups are placed on the active layer.

Layer Controls

Key / Control	Action
Eye icon	Toggle layer visibility (Visible / Hidden)
Lock icon	Toggle layer lock (Locked / Unlocked)
▲ / ▼	Reorder layers (affects rendering order)
✕ Del	Delete layer (markups move to default)

Moving Markups Between Layers

To move an existing markup to a different layer:

Right-click on the markup on the canvas
Select "Move to Layer" from the context menu
Choose the target layer from the list

The markup will immediately move to the selected layer and inherit its visibility settings.

Use Cases

Discipline separation: Architectural, Structural, MEP markups on separate layers
Review rounds: Each review cycle on its own layer
Status tracking: Pending vs. Approved markups
Client presentations: Hide internal review notes, show only final annotations

Tip: Hidden layers don't export to PDF — use this to create working notes that stay internal. Layer 0 (Markup) is always visible and cannot be deleted.