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AutoCAD - Cant create new layer

brunosisso01 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:38:15 GMT

Hi there, i recieved a dwg file and i cant create a new layer (see photo). How can i solve it?

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Re: cant create new layer

pendean — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:40:58 GMT

Fix the one file with RECOVER command would be the first thing to do after you restart your AutoCAD. See if that solves your issue.

You could also try the commandline version to see what error if any is reported:
-LAYER is the commandname (has a dash on purpose), NEW would be the sub-option presented.

HTH

Re: cant create new layer

paullimapa — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:15:39 GMT

What is the name of the new layer?

and can you post dwg for others to take a look?

Re: cant create new layer

Kent1Cooper — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:45:39 GMT

@paullimapa wrote:

What is the name of the new layer?

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I don't think the name would matter. The image doesn't really show anything about the new intended Layer, but I think the key is that the little make-a-new-Layer icon is greyed out:

Re: AutoCAD - Cant create new layer

RobDraw — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:55:51 GMT

Does that change if you have a different layer selected?

Re: cant create new layer

brunosisso01 — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:35:52 GMT

using the command -layer and new it works but i would be perfecto if i crreate a layer as we all do normally. but i cant use the icon that allow yo create a new layer, i dont know why.

Re: cant create new layer

paullimapa — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 01:09:38 GMT

In the Layer palette are you able to right mouse click and select New Layer to create a new layer?

Re: cant create new layer

pendean — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:34:53 GMT

@brunosisso01 wrote:

using the command -layer and new it works but i would be perfecto if i crreate a layer as we all do normally. but i cant use the icon that allow yo create a new layer, i dont know why.

So -LAYER command worked in that file to create a new layer? or not? Not sure I understand your reply.

And yes, we don't know why either since none of us have access to your computer. So we are relying on you to perform for us and list your findings/results for us.

You skipped over the other suggestions I recommended you do, can you respond to them too please?