Importing blocks without all layers

[KoTa04]

Hello,

I was wondering if there is a way to import a bunch of detail drawings into my template, without all the layers that go along with the details.

See, sometimes I need to use details from other companies within my drawings, and they have crazy annotations and a lot of different layers. It would be nice if I could import their details as one big block into my template that I like to work with when doing my work. Is there a way that I can import that details block (including its color codings and such, not changing anything) onto ONE LAYER. Otherwise is there a way to create like a folder within the layer manager that I can dump all those layers?

It's just such a mess once I drop their details into my work, it would be nice if I could isolate all that stuff, yet keep everything as it looks on their files..

Any solutions our suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks to any who offer their help!

[edwinprakoso]

You can try to XPLODE the blocks then recreate them as one block.
XPLODE (not EXPLODE) can retain specific properties (maintain original color, but keep parents layer).
Try this: http://cad-notes.com/2012/06/how-to-...o-other-layer/

[KoTa04]

Awesome, this should work for me! Thank you very much Edwin!