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Use Layers to Manage Complexity
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To purge unreferenced layers using the LayerWalk dialog box

  1. Open a drawing that contains one or more unreferenced layers that you want to purge.
  2. Click Format menu Layer Tools Layer Walk.At the Command prompt, enter laywalk.
  3. In the LayerWalk dialog box, right-click. Click Select Unreferenced.

    All unreferenced layers are selected.

    NoteThe Purge button is active only when the layers you select are unreferenced.
  4. Click Purge.
  5. Click Close.
NoteYou can also purge layers in the Layer Properties Manager. See To Remove an Unused Layer.
 Command entry: LAYWALK
 Toolbar: Layers II