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When the current drawing does not contain any named layer states, the LMAN
layer state names are retained. If the current drawing contains layer states,
LMAN layer state names display with the prefix “LMAN” followed by the
original layer state name.
To import saved layer settings from another drawing
1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer State.
2 In the Layer State drop-down list, select Manage Layer States.
3 In the Layer States Manager dialog box, click Import.
4 In the Import Layer State dialog box, select a file name with a .dwg, .dws,
or .dwt file name extension. Click Open.
5 In the Select Layer States dialog box, select the layer states to import.
Click OK.
6 To restore the named layer state now, select it in the Layer States Manager.
and click Restore. Click Close to not restore it.
If you restore the named layer state, the Layer States Manager closes.
7 Click Close to exit the Layer States Manager.
To import saved layer settings from a layer state (LAS) file
1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer State.
2 In the Layer State drop-down list, select Manage Layer States.
3 In the Layer States Manager dialog box, click Import.
4 In the Import Layer State dialog box, select the LAS file you want to
import layer states from. Click Open.
5 Click Yes to restore the named layer state now. Click No to add it to the
Layer States Manager without restoring it.
If you restore the named layer state, the Layer States Manager closes.
6 Click Close to exit the Layer States Manager.
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