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Override Layer Properties in Viewports
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To save layer viewport overrides in a layer state

  1. On a layout tab, double-click in a viewport to make it active.
  2. Click Format menu Layer States Manager.At the Command prompt, enter LAYERSTATE.
  3. In the Layer States Manager, click New.
  4. In the New Layer State to Save dialog box, enter a name for the new layer state, or select a name from the list. (Optional) Add a description.
  5. Click Close.
  6. Click Close to exit the Layer States Manager.
 Toolbar: Layers 
 Command entry: LAYERSTATE
 Dashboard: Layers panel