marlon Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSasu Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Three possible reasons: The layer is the curent one. There is a block definition in drawing’s database that contains item(s) located in that particular layer. If the drawing has Paper Space viewports, ensure that the trouble-maker layer isn’t frozen in some of it. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipali Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNK Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Something in paperspace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 What command did you use to try and delete the layer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 ReMark, Format -> Layer -> Layer Properties Manager then select layer and click delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Eldon, you got it. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSasu Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 @marlon: Please take a look on second post, second suggestion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 That's what I was getting at. Sounds like you were using the wrong command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlon Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 yes i kind of missed that. sorry. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.