Layer management
Layers are the backbone of all objects in an AutoCAD drawing. This section covers guidelines for managing layers as well as the commands and options associated with layers.
Tutorial resources
These downloadable resources will be used to complete this tutorial:
Layer commands in AutoCAD help you manage your layers and keep your drawings organized. Discover how to use these commands and work with settings in the Layer Properties Manager palette.
After completing this video, you will be able to:
- Navigate and use the Layer Properties Manager palette.
- Adjust column widths individually or globally.
- Sort the layer list based on properties.
- Use the visibility states of On/Off, Freeze/Thaw, and Locked/Unlocked.
Step-by-step guide
Drawings can accumulate a large number of layers and being able to filter your layer list is an important part of your productivity. Learn how to create and use both types of layer filters, and create and import layer states.
After completing this video, you will be able to:
- Create and use group filters.
- Create and use property layer filters.
- Improve workflow using the Invert Filter tool.
- Create and import layer states.
Step-by-step guide
It’s not uncommon for multi-discipline offices to have the need to change layer colors, linetypes, and more in layout viewports. Learn how these layer overrides work, and how to apply them.
After completing this video, you will be able to:
- Use the Layers Properties Manager to display viewport layers.
- Assign different property settings to multiple viewports.
- Identify and remove viewport overrides.
Step-by-step guide
Test your knowledge and apply what you have learned about filters and layer states. The practice exercise is accompanied by a dataset to work through the example. The solution is also provided.
Exercise