Create and Name Layers

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Create and Name Layers

 

AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Control the Properties of Objects > Work with Layers > Create and Name Layers > 

Create and Name Layers

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To remove an unused layer

1. On the Layers toolbar, click Layer.
2. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layer. Click the Delete Layer button.

   Layers that have objects assigned to them cannot be removed until those objects are reassigned to a different layer or are deleted. Layers 0 and DEFPOINTS and the current layer cannot be removed.

3. Click Apply to save your changes, or click OK to save and close.

   The selected layer is removed.

 Toolbar: Layers 

 Command entry: LAYER

 Dashboard: Layers panel