Copying Layers bewtween to Seperate Drawings

[dhc]

Trying to copy a set of layers from one drawing to another. I have a template, but I also have a drawing that has already been started not using the template. So I am trying to copy the layers from a blank drawing that is open from a template to another drawing that contains objects but not the template layers. Ive tried copying through the design center but it doesnt seem to work.

 

I know I could copy everything from the existing drawing with a base point (0,0,0), but figured I might be able to copy layers.

 

Thanks!!

[nukecad]

You say that you have a template with the layers defined?

 

Delete all geometry off this template and save it as something like 'layers.dwg'

 

Then anytime you need to add the layer definitions to a drawing that has already been started just insert 'layers.dwg' as a block.

(It will also bring in the defined styles for text, dimensions, etc. unless you purged these from 'layers.dwg' before saving it).

[mdbdesign]

Use macro button for it:

^C^C-insert;L1 ^C^C-purge;b;l1;n;

where L1 is name of block - replace with yours template name

[MarcoW]

@ DHC:

Why does "Design Center" not work?

It would do exactly what you want to do, and it can import (not copy) more, like blocks, layouts etc.

In stead of searching further I'd first investigate the options of the Design Center.

My 2 cents.

 

Regards,

MarcoW

[dhc]

@ DHC:

Why does "Design Center" not work?

It would do exactly what you want to do, and it can import (not copy) more, like blocks, layouts etc.

In stead of searching further I'd first investigate the options of the Design Center.

My 2 cents.

 

Regards,

MarcoW

 

 

When using design center I highlight the layers from one drawing i want to copy/import, right click, select copy and go ot the drawing in which I want to import them to. When I do this it seems there is no option of pasting/importing. Seems like I might be missing some fundamental step?

[Rob S]

The design center does not work with dragging the layers just in the drawing?

[Least]

save the template file as a dwg

then make a lisp

 

(DEFUN c:template ()

(command "_insert" "template.dwg" ^C^C)

(command "_purge" "b" "template" "n")

)

(PRINC)

 

or create macro button as mdbdesign has shown.

[JPlanera]

Rob S has it right. Open the DC in the drawing you want the layers in, then drag the wanted layers in to the drawing