layer directories and palletes

Is there such a thing as layer directories in cadI In otherwords a way to setup certain layer groups and save them in files.

If there is such a tool, can it be used in tool palletes?

Thanks

Could you use the Layer Group Filters feature?

I´m trying to find any easier way organize various sets of layers, per job type, so i can call on them without having to configure an endless number os layouts.

The group filters feature would be too combersome with so many layers, especially if have to manage layers that i´m not using.

Using tool palettes to manage layers:

http://cadtips.cadalyst.com/tool-palettes/use-tool-palettes-manage-layers

I have done this. All you do is create a block. Within the block I have a line drawn, and each line is set to a specific layer. So, 18 lines equates to 18 layers. Each layer has its own color, lineweight, linetype, etc. Make it a block, save it somewhere and put in on a Tool Palette. Now, whenever I need those exact set of layers I just drag/drop/delete into my drawing and bam - they're there.

Is there such a thing as layer directories in cadI In otherwords a way to setup certain layer groups and save them in files.

If there is such a tool, can it be used in tool palletes?

 

Thanks

Careful layer naming can go a long ways to helping with this. I would like to see a tree structure for layers but layer filters and layer naming will have to do for now.

I have done this. All you do is create a block. Within the block I have a line drawn, and each line is set to a specific layer. So, 18 lines equates to 18 layers. Each layer has its own color, lineweight, linetype, etc. Make it a block, save it somewhere and put in on a Tool Palette. Now, whenever I need those exact set of layers I just drag/drop/delete into my drawing and bam - they're there.

Great idea stykface! I knew there was a way to do this.

ReMark, where can i find more information about strings?

I totally misread your question. I use a simple lisp file to pick to add layers. The advantage over inserting a drawing is that the lisp file will over write any layer settings already in the drawing. So if layer M-DETL-01 has been changed by someone to a non-standard color the lisp routine will set it back where an insert will not. I guess that could cut both ways in that you might not want things changed that are already in there. Many ways to do the same thing.

thanks rkent for the input, i was refering to the link that Rmark posted,

it mentioned using strings in palletes for managing layers.

I have done this. All you do is create a block. Within the block I have a line drawn, and each line is set to a specific layer. So, 18 lines equates to 18 layers. Each layer has its own color, lineweight, linetype, etc. Make it a block, save it somewhere and put in on a Tool Palette. Now, whenever I need those exact set of layers I just drag/drop/delete into my drawing and bam - they're there.

Totally, we've done this for multiple layer standards for our multi-disciplinary firm, so we have a tool pallet of three or four layer blocks, and for different drawing types one for layout, details, etc

New layers can be added, following the layer format set out (hopefully) and when the drawing is finished, erase the block purge and you are only left with the layers in use!