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Managing Mechanical Layers and Layergroups

You can manage Mechanical layer definitions, layer properties, and layergroups.

Working with the Mechanical Layer Manager

Use the AM_Layer command to manage layers and Mechanical layer definitions.

Mechanical Layer Manager Dialog Box

The Mechanical Layer Manager dialog box lets you manage layers and Mechanical layer definitions.

Working with the Layergroup Manager

Use the AM_Layergroup command to manage layergroups and layer properties.

Layergroup Manager Dialog Box

The Layergroup Manager dialog box lets you manage layergroups and layer properties.

Controlling Visibility Enhancements

Use the AM_LayVisEnh command to determine how entities on inactive layergroups appear in the graphics area.

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