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AutoCAD - Problems deleting layers

emma.odering — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:38:43 GMT

Hi There.

I am trying to delete some layers but for example layer 2d shows it has the toilet block on it. I've tried going into block editor & it shows it's on layer SV_PL_FX which is correct. So how can it be on layer 2d? I want to delete layer 2d as it must have been imported with the block. Thanks.

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Re: AutoCAD - Problems deleting layers

Washingtonn — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 23:34:49 GMT

Re: Problems deleting layers

emma.odering — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:51:56 GMT

Thanks very much. I did that & exploded, then put all on the correct layer. But it still won't let me delete the layer 2d. Any ideas?

Re: AutoCAD - Problems deleting layers

Washingtonn — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 23:34:29 GMT

Re: Problems deleting layers

emma.odering — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 02:52:54 GMT

Thanks. Then I get the msg 'Purge command not allowed in block editor''

Re: Problems deleting layers

RobDraw — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:49:31 GMT

@emma.odering wrote:
Thanks. Then I get the msg 'Purge command not allowed in block editor''

Don't do it in the block editor.

Re: Problems deleting layers

RobDraw — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:51:59 GMT

@emma.odering wrote:
Thanks very much. I did that & exploded, then put all on the correct layer. But it still won't let me delete the layer 2d. Any ideas?

Instead of exploding, redefine the block. Save the block. Save again, then purge the drawing.

Re: Problems deleting layers

emma.odering — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:37:10 GMT

Got it. Thankyou!

Re: AutoCAD - Problems deleting layers

handjonathan — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:40:05 GMT

Hi @emma.odering

Thanks a lot for posting your question to the forums!   Has the solutions suggested by @RobDraw & @Washingtonn helped with your issue?

We look forward to hearing back from you with more information so we can help you as a community! 