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You can also drag layers or copy layers by double-clicking or by clicking Insert
on the shortcut menu.
NOTE You need to resolve duplicate layer names before you drag layers from
DesignCenter.
Select a Layer to Draw On
As you draw, newly created objects are placed on the current layer. The current
layer may be the default layer (0) or a layer you create and name yourself. You
switch from one layer to another by making a different layer current; any
subsequent objects you create are associated with the new current layer and
use its color, linetype, and other properties. You cannot make a layer the
current layer if it is frozen or if it is an xref-dependent layer.
Remove Layers
You can remove unused layers from your drawing with PURGE or by deleting
the layer from the Layer Properties Manager. You can delete only unreferenced
layers. Referenced layers include layers 0 and DEFPOINTS, layers containing
objects (including objects in block definitions), the current layer, and
xref-dependent layers.
WARNING Be careful about deleting layers if you are working on a drawing in a
shared project or one based on a set of layering standards.
To create a new layer
1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer Properties.
2 In the Layer Properties Manager, click the New Layer button.
A layer name, such as LAYER1, is automatically added to the layer list.
3 Enter a new layer name by typing over the highlighted layer name.
4 To change the properties, click icons.
When you click Color, Linetype, Lineweight, or Plot Style, a dialog box
is displayed.
5 (Optional) Click in the Description column and enter text.
6 Click OK.
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