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Deleting Layers

Deletes all entities on a specified Layer and removes the Layer from the drawing.

To delete a Layer:

  1. Click Format > Layer Tools > Delete (or type DeleteLayer).
  2. In the graphics area, select an entity on the Layer to delete or specify an option:
    • Name: Type the name of the Layer to delete (use ? to get a list of the Layer names defined in the drawing).
    • Undo: Cancels one or more previous Layer deletions.
  3. Specify the Yes option to confirm the deletion.

    The selected Layer, and all entities on the Layer are deleted.

  You cannot delete the active layer.

Access

Command: DeleteLayer

Menu: Format > Layer Tools > Delete

Related Topics

Layer Tools

Managing Layers



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