Cannot delete a layer

[marlon]

There are two layers, Layer1 and Layer2.
There is an object that belongs to Layer1.
I transfered the object to Layer2.
After transferring the object to Layer2, Layer1 is supposed to be deletable.
I could not delete it.

Why?

Thanks guys.

[MSasu]

Three possible reasons:

1. The layer is the curent one.
2. There is a block definition in drawing’s database that contains item(s) located in that particular layer.
3. If the drawing has Paper Space viewports, ensure that the trouble-maker layer isn’t frozen in some of it.

Regards,

[Dipali]

to get rid of that type of layer, you can use 'laymrg' command & merge layer 1 into 2. that way it will transfer allthe selectble as well as non selctable objects on layer 2 & than you can purge layer 1

[marlon]

1. It is not a 0 layer nor a Defpoint layer.
2. It is not the current layer.
3. It does not contain any objects anymore, as far as I can tell.
4. I don't know what Xref-dependent layers are.

This is what I did just now.
I turned on all layers (light bulb on).
I selected all objects. Right clicked, copy (or copy with base point)
Pasted on a new Model (new, unsaved CAD file)

When I opened the Layer Properties Manager, the layer I wanted to delete is gone. I guess that confirms number 3 above. So why could I not delete it? It was only when I copied the objects to a new Model that the layer was removed.

Anyone care to explain that?
Thanks!

[DNK]

Something in paperspace?

[ReMark]

What command did you use to try and delete the layer?

[marlon]

ReMark,

Format -> Layer -> Layer Properties Manager
then select layer and click delete.

[eldon]

Have you listed all the blocks in your drawing? and then done a Purge of unused blocks?

When you select all objects, you only select the visible ones. A block can still be lurking in the background, and not be visible.

[marlon]

Eldon, you got it.

Thanks guys!

[MSasu]

@marlon: Please take a look on second post, second suggestion...