topic Re: Turn OFF layer in model but ON in viewport in AutoCAD Forum

Turn OFF layer in model but ON in viewport

cliffordcudal — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:29:29 GMT

Hi, I want a layer that is OFF in model space but ON in viewport. see DWG file. I want to hide the layer "Hatch" when editing but it is on in viewport

Re: Turn OFF layer in model but ON in viewport

ChicagoLooper — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:04:20 GMT

That’s not possible.

You can do the opposite where the layer is OFf on a Layout Tab of viewport and ON in modelspace but you can’t turn a layer OFF in modelspace and have it remain ON in a viewport.

I don’t understand how turning hatch off in modelspace is beneficial when performing edits. Can you explain?

Re: Turn OFF layer in model but ON in viewport

cliffordcudal — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:05:25 GMT

I'm planning to turn off the layer while editing and just run a LISP to turn on the layer. I have many layers and I need a LISP to turn on the multiple layers, so that I can just run the LISP review then print. Anyone had an idea on creating the LISP? I don't know how to do LISP but VBA I know.

Re: Turn OFF layer in model but ON in viewport

cadffm — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:46:55 GMT

Hi,

you are asking for a Lisp, so you no longer use LT versions like you did in the past?

LT or not, create your own Menumacro!

Start to learn now and use this knowledge for 1000 solutions in future.

Freeze Layer Hatch1 and Hatch2 sample

^C^C^C_.-LAYER;_freeze;Hatch1,Hatch2;;

Re: Turn OFF layer in model but ON in viewport

cadffm — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:52:05 GMT

Oh, see this detail now: "but VBA I know. "

What is the problem if you can VBA?

Create a program to to change Layerproperties, like OnOffFreeThawLockUnlock..

If you are not familiar with activeX ObjectModel, simply use command -LAYER

Sendcommand thisdrawing..

The syntax of command -LAYER you see while using,

Type in

-LAYER<enter>

and follow the steps

Re: Turn OFF layer in model but ON in viewport

RobDraw — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:08:07 GMT

@cliffordcudal wrote:
Hi, I want a layer that is OFF in model space but ON in viewport.

I asked this question many years ago and was told that I couldn't eat my cake.