I keep seeing drafters use 50+ layers for simple floor plans

Every set of plans I review from other shops has way too many layers. I saw a 2,400 square foot house with 63 layers last week. Half of them were empty or had one line on them. That slows down xrefs and makes plotting a nightmare. Why not just use 10-15 clean layers with clear naming? Keeps the file small and easy for anyone to edit. Am I the only one who thinks more layers just creates more problems?

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kevin_schmidt9711d ago

Used to be a layer fiend myself. One project with 80 layers and a crashed file taught me the hard way.

baker.ben11d ago

Ever think some of those layers got added just to justify the drafter's fee by making the file look more complex than it actually is? I've seen firms pad layer counts to bill more hours on the front end.