AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Control the Properties of Objects > Work with Layers > Work with Layer States > Import and Export Layer States > 
Import and Export Layer States
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To import saved layer settings from a layer state (LAS) file

  1. Click Format menu Layer States Manager. At the Command prompt, enter LAYERSTATE.
  2. In the Layer States Manager, click Import.
  3. In the Import Layer State dialog box, select the LAS file you want to import layer states from. Click Open.
  4. Click Yes to restore the named layer state now. Click No to add it to the Layer States Manager without restoring it.

    If you restore the named layer state, the Layer States Manager closes.

  5. Click Close to exit the Layer States Manager.
 Toolbar: Layers 
 Command entry: LAYERSTATE
 Dashboard: Layers panel