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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.
To remove an unused layer
1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer Properties.
2 In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layer. Click the Delete Layer
button.
Layers that have objects assigned to them cannot be removed until those
objects are reassigned to a different layer or are deleted. Layers 0 and
DEFPOINTS and the current layer cannot be removed.
3 Click OK.
To purge all unused layers
1 Click File ➤ Drawing Utilities ➤ Purge.
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