Some modes display multi-layers; others display single layers. Most often, multi-layer modes are used to display a certain combination of features and their associated labels before printing or before executing the next phase of a design process. For example:
• Design Mode (No Shadows) (Design_No_Shadows_Mode) is the working or normal mode for most of the drafting process. This is the Mode that you would do most of your design work in, with the shadows for the trees turned off. Such a drawing would show all the fine detail of the design and labels on all plants, for instance. Sets the active layer to Text_Labels.
• Design Mode (Design_Mode) is the Mode that is active when a new prototype drawing is opened. The Design Mode of a drawing is generally the version presented to the client for approval. Such a drawing would show all the fine detail of the design and labels on all plants, including shadows. Sets the active layer to Text_Labels.
• All Layers On Mode displays all elements in drawing. This mode is recommended when moving all the objects on a drawing, as only the visible items are selected when using the move command. Does not change the active layer.
• Dimension Mode (Dimension_Mode) is used to set up the drawing so you can insert or display dimensions before printing the project for installation crews. In this mode, the drawing is temporarily cleared of graphic detail and softscape labels. Plant labels are also turned off, which makes applying the dimensions easier. This is the view of the drawing that will be presented to the installers of the project, along with a design mode version. Sets the active layer to Dimension.
• Grading Mode is used when creating a grading plan, turning on contours and grade markers, while turning off shrubs, perennials, plant labels and patterns to make room for grade markers and grading notes. Sets the active layer to Grades.
• Color Setup Mode is used to assist in setting a drawing up to import into DynaScape Color for rendering. It turns off the shrubs layer to make it easier to create closed areas for color and sets the active layer to Color_Setup for immediate drawing.
• Color Ready Mode is used when your drawing is ready to be colored in DynaScape Color. This mode turns the Color Setup layer off as well as the Pattern layers. Save your drawing after clicking on this mode before opening it up in Color. Sets the active layer to Text_Labels
• All Labels On Mode displays all labels applied to the drawing such as all hard- and softscape labels regardless of phase, as well as all title-text layers. This is an easy way to ensure all labels are active before creating a quote. Sets the active layer to Text_Labels
• Lighting Mode is used for creating lighting plans in conjunction with the landscape lighting symbols and the various lighting layers. Much of the detail in the drawing is turned off to better reveal your fixture symbols. Print your lighting presentation plan using this mode. Sets the active layer to Light_Fixture.
• Wiring Mode is used for laying out your wiring diagram using the various Light_Run layers. Print your lighting and wiring diagram for your crews using this mode. Sets the active layer to Light_Run_1.
• Hardscape Takeoff Mode is used for putting your takeoff Tip
• s on your drawing for the purpose of estimating. All softscape labels and plant symbols are turned off. Sets the active layer to Takeoffs.
• Softscape Mode is for separating hardscape or softscape material lists. The drawing elements are displayed with the respective label layers showing. Sets the active layer to Plant_Labels.
• Irrigate and Piping Modes are used for creating irrigation plans in conjunction with irrigation symbols and various irrigation layers. Sets the active layer to Irrig_Layout and Irrig_Zone_1.
• On-Site Plants Mode displays the on-site plants (both those to remain and those to be removed) that have been inserted into the drawing using the EX_REMAIN and EX_REMOVE library. Sets the active layer to Text Labels
• Review Mode displays all the design elements and text, the same as in Design Mode with one exception: it sets the active layer to Comments. This mode is useful for instructors reviewing students work and providing a layer to put their comments on.