Learn Layer Tools

Layer Tools

• SmartDraft^® Layer Tools:
• Create a new layer from SmartDraft’s layer database.
• List an objects layer. Supports come Civil 3D objects. Will list both the object and component layers from the associated style.
• Change the layer type. Cycle layer type between Proposed, Existing, and Demolition.
• Manage layer settings. Save and restore layer configurations settings.
• Thaw layers currently frozen from a dialog box.
• Freeze an object’s layer inside a block or external reference by selecting it. Supports some Civil 3D objects. Will display a dialog box to freeze the object and/or component layers.
• Modify the layer property of object(s) to the layer property of another object.
• With the Layer control, you can:
  • Make a layer current;
  • View the layer of a selected object;
  • Change an object’s layer; and
  • Change a layer’s properties by clicking on the icons in the Layer control.
• Turn layers on or off.
• Freeze or thaw layers in all viewport.
• Freeze or thaw layers in the current viewport.
• Lock or unlock layers.
• Show the color assigned to a layer.
• SmartDraft^® Layer Tools II:
• Set an object’s layer current.
• Isolate an object’s layer.
• Restore layers after Isolate Layer.
• Rename a layer.
• List the layer names of objects at the command prompt.
• Inquire layer name within blocks or external references.
• Load custom linetypes.
• Delete all the objects on selected layers.