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How to add layers in AutoCAD LT for Mac

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duggram
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How to add layers in AutoCAD LT for Mac

In my book it says to add a layer to click the plus sign + at the bottom of the Layers Palette.  But my Layers Palette does not look like the book. There is only a search box at the bottom.  No + or - signs.

 

I've searched the internet and this forum.  I've hovered my mouse over every icon on the dialog.  I can't find a way to add a layer.

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maxim_k
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Welcome to the Autodesk Forums!

 

At first you have to expand Layers palette (if you have not done so before):

 

Screen Shot 2013-07-15 at 9.14.44.png

 

Then pick on New Layer icon:

 

Screen Shot 2013-07-15 at 9.13.43.png

 

Maxim


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Message 3 of 11
duggram
in reply to: maxim_k

Thank you.  i'm not sure how I missed that icon.  Now I fear that this is an indication of my aptitude for CAD use.   Thank goodness this is a hobby and I don't have to make a living from working at CAD.  Although I do retire soon and if I do decide to find part-time work at drafting I would go back to school for training first. But until this I will keep at these books.

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Anonymous
in reply to: duggram

I am having such a dumb moment which has actually been hours of frustration over what seems so easy! I can see where it says 'new layer' which is a plus sign on mine. But I click on it and nothing happens. Do I need to select something first or is there some obvious trick that I'm missing? Please help!!!

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maxim_k
in reply to: duggram

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi,
Could you provide a screenshot of the interface element where you are trying to create new layer?

Maxim

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Message 6 of 11
Anonymous
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Here you go, thanks!

Message 7 of 11
maxim_k
in reply to: Anonymous

Are you are using AutoCAD 2012?

What OS do you have on your Mac?

On my side it looks OK on 10.8.5 (see attached screenshot) - I don't have "+" button on Layers palette.

 

Have you tried to reinstall AutoCAD?

 

Maxim


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Message 8 of 11
Anonymous
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Yours does look the same. When you add a new layer though, I'm assuming you hit the add button & under the '0' layer would have a new row with the new layer, correct? 

I'm using CAD 2010 on OS X.

 

I guess I'll try reinstalling.

 

Thanks

Message 9 of 11
maxim_k
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Looks like it is AutoCAD 2011, not 2010, as there is no such version of AC for Mac.
Which Mac OS do you have exactly?
Maybe AC 2011 which you have installed is incomparable with your Mac OS.

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Message 10 of 11
Anonymous
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Thanks Maxim. I turned on Ortho Mode & the layers appeared! I knew it would be something obvious that I just didn't know about...

 

I appreciate your help. CAD is hard to learn.

Message 11 of 11
maxim_k
in reply to: duggram

It looks like a bug. You should not turn ORTHO on in order to add new Laers,
Please check that you installed all Updatets to AutoCAD 2011 (if you are using it)
And I strongly advice you to install newer version of AutoCAD for Mac - at least 2013.

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