Topics in this section

• Overview of Layers

  Layers are used to group information in a drawing by function and to enforce linetype, color, and other standards.

• Use Layers to Manage Complexity

  You can use layers to control the visibility of objects and to assign properties to objects. Layers can be locked to prevent objects from being modified.

• Create and Name Layers

  You can create and name a new layer for each conceptual grouping (such as walls or dimensions) and assign common properties to each layer.

• Change Layer Settings and Layer Properties

  You can change the name of a layer and any of its properties, including color and linetype, and you can reassign objects from one layer to another.

• Override Layer Properties in Viewports

  You can display objects differently by setting property overrides for color, linetype, lineweight, and plot style and apply them to individual layout viewports.

• Filter and Sort the List of Layers

  You can control which layer names are listed in the Layer Properties Manager and sort them by name or by property, such as color or visibility.

• Use New Layer Notification

  You can be notified when new layers are added to the drawing before certain tasks, such as plotting, saving, or restoring a layer state.

• Work with Layer States

  You can save layer settings as named layer states., restore, edit, import them from other drawings and files, and export them for use in other drawings.