# Buildings & Levels Toolbar

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## Active Building & Level Display

The Active Building and Level are displayed from the Layout Scene.

## Active Building

All available Buildings for the Project are displayed in the list.

## Building Menu

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### Edit Properties

Use `Edit Properties` to rename the Building.

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### Locking Options

Use `Locking Options` to control locking behavior for all components in a Building.

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### Building Settings

Use `Building Settings` to define settings for all components in a Building.

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## Active Level

The Active level is identified with the ![](/files/iN2mnEiH191NkbGuq2GQ) icon. The Active level is always visible.

## Level Visibility Indicator

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## Level Menu

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### Edit Properties

| Name                 | Level Name displayed in the UI.                                                                                                                                        |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Plate Elevation      | <p>The elevation of this level's top plate.</p><p>This is cumulative such that a 2nd floor's plate elevation will be greater than the 1st floor's plate elevation.</p> |
| Wall Height          | By default, walls will start at the `Plate Elevation` and extend down this distance.                                                                                   |
| Floor Depth (Height) | By default, floors will start at the `Plate Elevation` and extend up this distance.                                                                                    |

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### Level Settings

Use `Level Settings` to define settings for all components in a Level.

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