topic Layer States in AutoCAD LT Forum

Layer States

FeeopEngr — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:16:22 GMT

AC Lt 2017, Win 64

How can I assign a button to select/run a particular layer state?

I want to use this option instead of having to sort through a bunch of layer filters.

Surely there's a way to add a command to a button for this.

The button part I got, it's the command line I need.

Thanks

Re: Layer States

pendean — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:31:53 GMT

The layer state pulldown is on the RIbbon's Home Tab, Layers Panel, in the row that is hidden (click on the arrow next to the word Layers in that panel to see it).

You can move it to any other panel or further up in the same panel if you want to customize it in CUI command.

The command name is LAYERSTATE which you can abbreviate if it is not already defined as LAS

Re: Layer States

pendean — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:36:29 GMT

BTW, you should get in the habit of searching for this type of stuff in HELP first. Most commands that have buttons or toolbars in HELP can also be found by using HELP's find option, see below

Hope that helps you in future searches for commands you already know.

Re: Layer States

FeeopEngr — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:30:31 GMT

I may not have given enough info but I want to have the Layer State dropdown on the quick access toolbar (which you cannot do), so therefore I want to make buttons that I can put on the quick access toolbar.

Re: Layer States

pendean — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:52:36 GMT

Oh yes you can, I did it, see my very customized QAT bar:

Go into CUI, drag the Combo Layer State from its current location under Ribbon>Panels>Home-Layers to the QAT section, Apply, Then OK, then save your workspace with WSSAVE command it you like it there.

Re: Layer States

FeeopEngr — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:05:50 GMT

Thanks. Realized that the QAT needs to be expanded in order to add anything.

Re: Layer States

jim_lawXZTWV — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:58:36 GMT

@pendean

This works for me in 2025, however it will not work in 2027. I am LT, not sure if it works in full AutoCAD.

I try to either drag the combo box (i get a circle with a line through it) or copy/paste it (paste greyed out)

Any suggestions??

Thank you!!

Re: Layer States

pendean — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:58 GMT

@jim_lawXZTWV wrote:

...however it will not work in 2027...
Any suggestions??

You'll need to open a support case with Autodesk to fix any issues you observe in the very new LT2027 from your Autodesk Accounts page.

In the meantime, LT2025 and LT2026 work just fine so stick with them: there is little in LT2027 that's worth giving up any features you prefer and need.

Re: Layer States

obulesub — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:58:40 GMT

Hello, @jim_lawXZTWV,

Did the information provided by @pendean help you and answer your question?

If yes, please click on the "Accept Solution" button. This will assist other community users in finding and benefiting from this information.

If not, please do not hesitate to give an update in this thread so all community members receive an update on the progression of your question, and can suggest next steps that may be helpful for you to achieve what you're looking for.

All the best,

Obulesu | Community Manager