topic Re: Deleting layers no longer used (not UNUSED) in AutoCAD LT Forum

Deleting layers no longer used (not UNUSED)

ab — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:06:06 GMT

I have a number of non standard layers in a drawing which did have data on them but dont any longer, but layer manager wont let me delete as it assumes theres still info on them (presumably they have been "logged" as used?) Can anyone suggest how I delete them as I get an error message on opening the drawing saying it cant find some of the info (because I deleted it!).

Re: Deleting layers no longer used (not UNUSED)

pendean — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:20:43 GMT

Don't assume, just do the next best thing: LAYMRG command, merge them with layer 0 (that's a zero): if they are truly empty nothing shows up on that layer, if not, well, you know... surprise!

Look up LAYMRG aka Merge Layers command in HELP if you need more information on usage.

HTH

Re: Deleting layers no longer used (not UNUSED)

ab — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:49:42 GMT

Cheers pendean!

Re: Deleting layers no longer used (not UNUSED)

RobDraw — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:31:13 GMT

@ab wrote:
I have a number of non standard layers in a drawing which did have data on them but dont any longer, but layer manager wont let me delete as it assumes theres still info on them

It's not an assumption. They are being used and it is possible to find what is using them if that concerns you at all.