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The VPLAYER command is used to set the visibility of layer in viewport. Command Access: Command : VPLAYER Command Prompts: Enter an option [?/Color/Ltype/LWeight/Freeze/Thaw/Rest/Newfrz/Vpvistdflt]:In "model" layout, the "VPLAYER" command has two... Read More

The layer properties manager dialog box has been enhanced by adding the Layer Settings option. It controls when notification occurs for new layers, layer behavior when some layer is isolated, whether layer filters are applied to the Layers toolbar,... Read More

As the main organizational tool for drawings, LAYER can be used to group information by function and to enforce LINETYPE , COLOR and other standards. The following settings can be controlled: the default color, default linetype and lineweight ... Read More

Layer names listed in the Layer Properties Manager (LAYER) can be sorted by name or by property, such as color or visibility. To show only the layers you want to work with in a large drawing, you can use the layer filter and select any of the... Read More

Want to clean up you drawings from extra or garbage layers? The obvious way to purge layers is to use the PURGE command but sometimes it‟s not enough. Purge might need to be run several times. Make sure to select purge nested items. Notice that in... Read More

The current LINETYPE is shown in the Linetype control on the Properties toolbar and all objects you draw will use the current linetype. You can also set the current linetype with the Linetype control. If you set current linetype to BYLAYER, all... Read More

Below is a step-by-step process that helps you quickly navigate between Model space orientations and multiple Layout tabs using Saved Views and Hyperlinks (this tip is lengthy, but so worth the effort). 1.While in a Layout tab, use the VIEW command... Read More

The SOLVIEW command is used to create orthogonal views, layers and layout viewports for 3D solids. Command Access: Menu : Draw> Modeling> Setup>View Command: SOLVIEW Command Prompts: Enter an option [Ucs(U)/Ortho(O)/Auxiliary(A)/Section(S)]:... Read More

The LAYTHAW command is used to frozen all layers in the drawing. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYTHWMenu : Format > Layer Tools >Thaw all layersCommand : LAYTHW Command Prompts: All layers have been thawed.Regenerating model... Read More

The LAYOFF command is used to turn off the layer of selected object. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Layer > LAYOFFMenu : Format > Layer Tools > Layer OffCommand : LAYOFF Command Prompts: Select object on layer to turn off or [Settings... Read More