How can an architectural designer distinguish between various reference planes by color?

The ability to distinguish between various reference planes by color is typically accomplished by creating a subcategory and assigning reference planes to that subcategory. This method allows for a more organized and visually distinct representation of different types of reference planes within a project.

When you create a subcategory, you can set specific properties, including the color. This means that each reference plane can be easily identified at a glance, which is particularly useful in complex projects where many reference planes may be used. By assigning different reference planes to different subcategories, you enhance clarity in the design process, helping to avoid confusion and errors.

In contrast, simply changing the color for the Reference Planes category impacts all reference planes uniformly, which would not allow for individual distinction. The use of multiple types of reference planes with different colors isn’t a streamlined approach because it does not leverage the organizational benefits of subcategories. Adjusting the color for each reference plane in the Properties palette can be cumbersome and impractical, especially in larger projects where numerous reference planes are utilized. Therefore, creating subcategories provides a systematic and efficient solution to visually differentiate reference planes effectively.