I know it sounds weird...

[Galingula]

but is there any way to have an object to be on two layers at the same time?

Don't ask

[CarlB]

No, a single object can be on only one layer, but a block insert or a group can have elements on various layers.

[Galingula]

Yeppers, that's what I figured.

The more I think about it, the more I could take advantage of it...oh well