Can I use layer group filters for layer translation (LAYTRANS)?

[Besni]

Hello to everybody!

This is my first post and yes, I searched other threads first and I know how to use the commands LAYTRANS and LAYMRG.
Still, here is my problem:

A drawing with hundreds of layers should be simplified for our customer by decreasing the numbers of and renaming the layers.
In order to solve this, I generated group filters and assigned every single layer to them (all printing properties are assigned to objects). The layer groups show the desired layer structure after the transformation (still a three-digit number).
Unfortunately, the LAYTRANS dialog doesn't let me choose layers by group filters or remarks. It seems as all the work was for the birds.

Is there any way to translate my layers using filters or remarks?

Thanks a lot for your help!
Best regards, Tina

I use AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010.

[Opie]

I would venture to say not easily. It possibly can be done through some form of automation, though.

[Besni]

Thank you for your quick reply, Opie, although I'm none the wiser...
It's remarkable, that no one else seems to need this function. And I wonder even more how insufficient the AutoCAD tools are coordinated.

When you talk about "some form of automation", do you mean LISP programming? I have never tried this before.

[cadtag]

LISP, dotNet, scripting. Action Recorder -- many choices are available to automate tasks. DrawingStandards would be another approach.

In your situation though, can you use LAYMRG to consolidate the larger number of layers using the groups you've set up? And then use the layer translator

[Besni]

Using the action recorder might be a good idea! I will try this.
Thanks!