Converting layer links

In the Vectorworks Design Suite products, layer links have been replaced by design layer viewports. Because users of the Vectorworks Fundamentals product cannot create design layer viewports, and users of the Vectorworks Design Suite products cannot create layer links, it occasionally may be necessary to convert a layer link into a viewport, or to convert a design layer viewport into a layer link.

To convert a layer link into a design layer viewport, first unlock the layer link. Then, right-click on the layer link, and select Convert to Viewport from the context menu.

To convert a design layer viewport into a layer link, select the viewport and then select Modify > Decompose. The Object Info palette changes to indicate that the object is now a group. Select Modify > Ungroup to create a layer link.