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Thawing the layer restores visibility. The easiest way to freeze or thaw layers
in the current viewport is to use the Layer Properties Manager.
In the Layer Properties Manager, on the right side, use the column labeled VP
Freeze to freeze one or more layers in the current layout viewport. To display
the VP Freeze column, you must be on a layout. Specify the current layout
viewport by double-clicking anywhere within its borders.
Freeze or Thaw Layers Automatically in New Layout Viewports
You can set visibility defaults for specific layers in all new layout viewports.
For example, you can restrict the display of dimensions by freezing the
DIMENSIONS layer in all new viewports. If you create a viewport that requires
dimensions, you can override the default setting by changing the setting in
the current viewport. Changing the default for new viewports does not affect
existing viewports.
Create New Layers That Are Frozen in All Layout Viewports
You can create new layers that are frozen in all existing and new layout
viewports. Then you can thaw the layers in the viewports you specify. This is
a shortcut for creating a new layer that is visible only in a single viewport.
To freeze or thaw layers in the current layout viewport
1 Double-click within a layout viewport to make it current.
2 Click Home tab Layer panel Layer Properties.
3 In the Layer Properties Manager, select the layers to freeze or thaw.
Hold down Ctrl to select more than one layer. Hold down Shift to select
a sequence of layers.
4 Click the icon in the VP Freeze column for one of the selected layers.
To view a list of layers that are frozen in the current viewport
1 Click a layout tab.
2 Double-click within a layout viewport to make it current.
3 Click Home tab Layer panel Layer Properties.
4 In the Layer Properties Manager, look at the VP Freeze column for the
Freeze/Thaw in Current Viewports icon.
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