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

To rename more than one layer

  1. At the command prompt, enter rename.
  2. In the Rename dialog box, in the Named Objects list, select Layers.
  3. In Old Name, enter the old name, using wild-card characters; for example, enter stairs$*.
  4. In Rename To, enter the new name using wild-card characters; for example, enter s_*.

    Results for this example are as follows: the layers STAIR$LEVEL-1, STAIR$LEVEL-2, STAIR$LEVEL-3 are renamed S_LEVEL-1, S_LEVEL-2, S_LEVEL-3.

  5. Click Rename To to apply changes and continue, or click OK.
 Command entry: RENAME