Layers

Open Layers from the Panels toolbar, or run ArtisanLayers. The panel provides quick controls for RhinoArtisan’s standard layers in the active document.

Layer families

The panel has four groups: Metal, Gem, Object and User. Each contains three numbered layers, such as Metal 01, Metal 02 and Metal 03. Opening the panel creates missing standard layers.

The groups appear side by side when space allows and stack vertically when the panel is narrow. Use Rhino’s own Layers panel for the rest of the document’s layers.

Controls

Control	Action
Assign	Choose objects to move to that numbered layer.
Colour swatch — click	Make the layer current for new objects. This also shows and unlocks it.
Colour swatch — right-click	Select objects on the layer and turn on Gumball.
Lock	Lock or unlock the layer.
Visibility	Show or hide the layer.

The lock and visibility controls in a group heading act on its parent layer. The highlighted numbered row identifies the current layer.

The refresh button in the Metal heading restores the standard layer structure and configured colour palette across all four groups.

Assigning metals

Layer colours help you organise the document. Choose the actual metals in Outliner, which maps up to three metals to Metal 01, Metal 02 and Metal 03.

For example, choose two metals in Outliner, then use Assign to place the band on Metal 01 and its setting on Metal 02.