Layer states - can we save the states out ?

[Chirag Mistry]

Team,

I'd like to know if there is an operation in ACAD2005 or ADT3.3 that allows me to save viewing preferences for layers. I have a consultant drawing xrefed into another file, but only want certain layers visible. Since they send us these same files on a regular basis, I have to go through the process of freezing the same layers each time. Is there a way to streamline and save this state and transfer to subsequent files with identical layer names?

[BrenBren]

Hi Chiragmitry (sorry, don't know your real name)

Please note I've *moved* this thread from the AutoCAD Tips and Tricks Forum to this one as I believe it would be better served here.

Thanks

[jhohman]

What software are you using? In AutoCAD2005, you can set the layer state, then right-click in the layer list and select the "Save Layer State" option, this info is stored in the drawing and carries through to newer versions. I have drawings I did about 6 years ago and I can still restore the layer states from when the drawing was created in R14. Hope this helps.

[tyshofner]

Also, once you have saved your layer state, you can then export that state to an external file "*.las" that can then be imported into any drawing you choose.

Ty

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

Have a browse of the following threads -

Layer State Mgr in 2004...

i want to extract layer info...

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Have you tried the Forum Search facility, below a few key-word search examples:

Layer + *las*
Layer + *lay*
Layer + *State*
Lman

Have a good one, Mike