Removing superfluos layers from DXFwrite

Question

I use the python package DXFwrite to construct solar cell grids. Unfortunately my simulation program is confused by additional layers introduced by DXFwrite. Their names are:

• DIMENSIONS
• TABLECONTENT
• TABLEGRID
• TABLEBACKGROUND
• VIEWPORTS

Is there a simple way to prevent DXFwrite from creating these layers? I have not found any command to remove layers.

Best Regards,

Thorsten Rissom

Answer 1

after skimming through the source - there is a possibility.

DXFEngine.layers is an intern _Table structure, which has a clear() function. Haven't tested for unwanted side-effects but you can do the following:

from dxfwrite import DXFEngine as mydxfwrite
mydxfdrawing = mydxfwrite.drawing('Filename.dxf')
mydxfdrawing.layers.clear() #clears the layers
mydxfdrawing.add_layer("JUSTASINGLELAYER",color=1) #add your layer with for example a specific color
mydxfdrawing.save()

LibreCad, however, still shows a layer called "0" apart from the layer "JUSTASINGLELAYER".

Best wishes, Martin