controlling layer property depending on selection of other layer

[Anonymous]

Hello All;

I am in to a project where we have multiple layer for different option. is there any way by which we can change other layer visibility (ON/OFF) or Unlock / Lock layer depending on layers we select.

for eg  have 4 layers say A;B:C and D

now the selection criteria is that we can have only layer combination of A and B, so when i first VP freeze my layer A in layout, i should have only option to swith on layer B, rest layer selection should not be possible

[ian.mag]

Hey,
Have you tried using the layer states manager? This should create different layer states without having to do a VP freeze, you shall just have to switch to the layer state you desire while in the layout.

[Anonymous]

I tried it but will not server our purpose 😞 we need to control one layer if the other one is controlled individually

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[ian.mag]

Hey,
Would you upload a sample drawing so that we look at it from another point of view to achieve the same result?

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member to the AutoCAD forum. Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

 I am not sure that what you are asking can be done with built-in commands but to make sure that I understand better, can you share a Screencast or perhaps a file?

It sounds like you are trying to control the layers through a viewport and from there I am not sure I comprehend the intended process.

If the layers are always named the same then you could perhaps create a routine that utilizes a reactor to change the other layer(s) properties.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[3wood]

I think you can name layers with some criteria so that you can set up a few layer filters to suit your purpose.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous

Would you like mt to move this thread to the Customization forum for you? Perhaps Community members there will have more suggestions.