Dwg file has a locked layer holding many more that I cannot edit

[Anonymous]

I am collaborating with an architect and the file they shared have a layer that I cannot get passed. From what I can tell the layers I am trying to reach are inside or under this one, but I cannot find a way to edit them. 

They are all unlocked but there is no way to select them or work on them in any way.

If I delete the surrounding rectangle they do no appear to be selected, but when I delete it they all get deleted.

Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[cadffm · Accepted solution]

Is it working after command MODEL

?

[Anonymous]

Like a charm!!

Thank you so much, you saved me such a headache. Seems like I need to study the commands in depth, that was like magic.

There should be a way to buy someone a beer when they have such a substantial impact! Thanks again

[cadffm]

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@Anonymous  schrieb:

Like a charm!!

You're welcome

Seems like I need to study the commands in depth, that was like magic.

Note: This case is part of the absolute BASIC knowledge about the program [MODELspace]<->[LAYOUT [VIEWPORT]],

I confirm: Start studying is a good idea, it is part of all Acad Beginner-Books, Topic LAYOUT PRINT/PLOT.

There should be a way to buy someone a beer when they have such a substantial impact! Thanks again

That's also a good idea and no problem: Buy CADffm a beer, CLICK HERE -> Thanks2CADffm!

🤠

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[Anonymous]

🤣 Not sure when it will get there, but it's on the way!

[Kent1Cooper]

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@cadffm wrote:

Is it working after command MODEL

?

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Or, if that rectangle is a Viewport, you can just double-click inside it  to be able to work with the things in Model Space that show in it.

[a22093_sanikas]

NOPE

[pendean]

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@a22093_sanikas wrote:

NOPE

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Care to elaborate? Use lots of words please, we are all working end-users like you.