Create a New Design Layer

or Create New Sheet Layer

Creates a new design or sheet layer.

●        For a design layer, also enter a descriptive Name.

●        For a sheet layer, enter a unique Sheet Number, or use the default (as in Sht-2). The Sheet Number can be displayed in drawing labels, section markers, and title block borders. Also enter a descriptive Sheet Title, which can be displayed in title block borders.

Import Design Layers

or Import Sheet Layer

Imports layers and their attributes from standard files or from existing files. Files located in the Standards folder, as well as existing files selected previously, are displayed in the list. Select a file; the available layers and descriptions are listed beneath the file name. If a layer name in the current file matches a layer in the import file, that layer is not on the list as an import option.

Select the desired layer. To select multiple layers from the import list, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key while you click.

Choose

Click Choose to select a file for layer import. Files must be in the current version.

Import Layer Objects

(design layer only)

In addition to importing the design layer structure and attributes, imports the contents of the layers; if a file has become corrupted, this is a possible way of recovering its data. If there is a naming conflict with pre-existing symbols or pre-existing layers in the current file, replace or rename the symbols or rename the layers.

Creation Options

Saved View Visibility

(design layer only)

Sets the visibility of the new design layer in saved views (when saved views exist in the drawing)

Viewport Visibility

(design layer only)

Sets the visibility of the new design layer in viewports (when viewports exist in the drawing)

Edit Properties After Creation

Immediately after creation, opens the Edit Design Layers or Edit Sheet Layers dialog box to set the properties of the new layer