Layer Visibility

[Anonymous]

The version of the software I am using AutoCAD LT 2002. My experience with
the software is just below novice.



Here is what is happening:



I received .dwg files from my client. When I open the files what I see is
not what I need. When I open the layer control window there are many layers
but only a few of which seem visible even though they are ALL checked as
visible in the layer control menu. Now when I filter by "Show All Used
Layers" most of the layers are omitted from the list. How do I "use" the
layers that are "not used" or am I barking up the wrong tree?



Thank you,



Joe

[ian.powell]

If a layer is unused then it hasn't got anything to see in it anyway. They are just available if you want to add stuff onto those layers. What exactly is it you think you should be seeing when you open the file, this might give a clue to how to help you.

Ian

[Anonymous]

Contact your client, make sure you got ALL the files you need, then in your
file check for the XREFs if any and make sure they are loaded.

If your client is using AutoCAD, have them use eTransmit command as a way to
send you their files.

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Dean Saadallah
Add-on products for LT
http://www.pendean.com/lt
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[Anonymous]

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are a total of 79 layers in the drawing, each with a unique name.
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  What I ma looking to do is view the
floor layout.  Find out where the
walls are and make a few simple distance measurements.
style="mso-spacerun: yes">  There are some layers that appear to
have names that would be useful. 
The problem is the only layers that are available (or visible on the
screen) are the electrical paths.  I
just want to view the floor layout and don’t care about the electrical
paths.  All 79 of the layers are
checked visible.  Does this
help?

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If
a layer is unused then it hasn't got anything to see in it anyway. They are
just available if you want to add stuff onto those layers. What exactly is it
you think you should be seeing when you open the file, this might give a clue
to how to help you.

Ian

[Anonymous]

... and make sure all layers are thawed/on, REGEN all, go to Modelspace and
Zoom Extents.

If you still cannot figure it out, you will need to post a sample file so
that we can better eliminate any OE issues.

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Dean Saadallah
Add-on products for LT
http://www.pendean.com/lt
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