layers in a map

hi, i'm in process of creating a series of layers in an existing map and i don't know how to add additional layers. can someone please lend assistance?

While in the Layer Manager hit Alt+N

Thank you! can you instruct me on creating borders for these layers?

i use borders to save these maps in pdf format.....

help.....anyone??

don't understand...... like drawing a line round each layer?

yes, a double line. then, i scale to appropriate sizes, ( 1"=200', 1"=80', 1"=180', etc.) then plot to pdf fo 11" X 17".

so command LINE, POLYLINE or RECTANGLE

draw your lines where you want

print to pdf

or am i missing something?

you are probably spot on. there are existing "borders" in the layers i have now. i did not create these layers. just want to make sure i can create new layers in different/existing sections of the map without screwing up the existing map/borders.

yes no problem with that - probably best if you create a layer, call it "borders" and draw them in that. you can turn layers on and off using the drop-down layer box and clicking the light bulb or snowflake. (two different methods for layer management). view all layers by commands LAYON and LAYTHW, and use commands LAYOFF and LAYFRZ to click them off individually.

that way you can manage which layers you want to show in your pdf print. if your border is on another layer, it might be easier to control..... as well as less likely to screw up what you had before!

awesome! thanks much!