Copy/Paste to layer 0

[robert.1.hall72202]

I have noticed that my files are inheriting layers from objects copied into the drawings.
Is there a way to make sure everything copied over is destined to layer zero?

There is quite a bit of cleanup work involved with changing layers and purging out
unused layers. Any suggestions?

I also have quite a few files created by another employee that are junked up with
many layers. Any scripts for this sort of thing?

[stelthorst]

My suggestion would be to change the layers you want to copy to layer 0 in the old drawing before you copy and paste and then close the old drawing without saving.

I'm sure all of the programming gurus out there have a script to do this but I've never had a need for it. I'm typically wishing things were separated into more layers and not less.

Just out of curiosity why do you want all of the line work on layer 0 and not on layers that may be more descriptive of the intended function?

[Rico]

My suggestion would be to change the layers you want to copy to layer 0 in the old drawing before you copy and paste and then close the old drawing without saving.

I'm sure all of the programming gurus out there have a script to do this but I've never had a need for it. I'm typically wishing things were separated into more layers and not less.

Just out of curiosity why do you want all of the line work on layer 0 and not on layers that may be more descriptive of the intended function?
I'm in full agreement with this method. It might not be as flashy, but it's just as effective and gets the job done.

The exact same question popped into my head - why do you want objects ON layer 0 as opposed to how it normally goes: "Why oh why are all the objects ON layer 0?" (*this is followed by cursing and shaking of fists*)

[Opie]

I'm in full agreement with this method. It might not be as flashy, but it's just as effective and gets the job done.

The exact same question popped into my head - why do you want objects ON layer 0 as opposed to how it normally goes: "Why oh why are all the objects ON layer 0?" (*this is followed by cursing and shaking of fists*)
Could it be that the file is from an outside source which does not follow your standards?

Placing the objects on 0 prior to copying them into your drawing will allow you to place them on the appropriate layers without bringing in additional unwanted layers.

Just a thought. ;)

[sinc]

Could it be that the file is from an outside source which does not follow your standards?

Placing the objects on 0 prior to copying them into your drawing will allow you to place them on the appropriate layers without bringing in additional unwanted layers.

Just a thought. ;)

Or do what I sometimes do: select the stuff you think you're interested in, and WBLOCK it out into a temp drawing. Then open the temp drawing, and use Layer Translator as needed. If you have Map, you might want to run drawing cleanup. Finish it off with a PURGE. Now insert your nice, clean linework into your good drawing.

[cholmes]

My suggestion would be to use layer translator. You can go through all of the layers in the drawing, and remap them to a new layer. So if you have several junk layers that need to be on the same layer, it's very quick. Also, the old unwanted layer is gone once you have completed the translator.

If you really want to move them to layer 0, you could still use the translator and map them all to 0.

[robert.1.hall72202]

Just out of curiosity why do you want all of the line work on layer 0 and not on layers that may be more descriptive of the intended function?[/size][/font]

I work in a manufacturing facility and generate process drawings for production operators.
I would not benefit from using mulitple layers in any of my projects. The only items I put on layers are notes to the designer that I do not wish to have printed.

Importing customer part definition is where I tend to inherit a few dozen layers.

[Rico]

I work in a manufacturing facility and generate process drawings for production operators.
I would not benefit from using mulitple layers in any of my projects. The only items I put on layers are notes to the designer that I do not wish to have printed.

Importing customer part definition is where I tend to inherit a few dozen layers.
:idea: that makes sense now.

Thanks for sharing that.