Originally Posted by
r.grandmaison
A really good example of when to use Overlay is if you're getting files from a client and you want to OVERLAY their file atop yours for making adjustments to your drawing, or comparing changes, etc.- but don't actually use their drawing (they never know how to draw very well or ever practice good layering!) Well, by OVERLAYing their file into your file, you're free to ATTACH your file into any of your plotting sheets withoug bringing their messy work into your pretty work!
Cheers,
Robert