changing the layer

[sgray05]

I am currently using AutoCAD 2010. and I am having issues with where I am able to change the layer of an item.

I have my panel tiles shown at the top of the screen which include the tile for layer options. I have in the past been able to select (let's say) a line and change what layer it is one. (example changing the property of the line from layer 0 to layer A-WALL-EXT)

Recently however I have not been able to perform this action through the layer options at the top of the screen, yet I seem to have to open the Properties Palette and perform the layer change there.

Does anyone know why this has happened and how I can go back?

 

I included a screen shot showing the panel on the top which includes the layer options and the properties palette that I must now work from to make any changes.

Thanks for your input.

screenshot.doc

[CyberAngel]

It sounds like you've been using the Layer toolbar, and the toolbar has disappeared. The easiest fix is probably to right click in the border area, select AutoCAD, and select Layers. That will give you your toolbar back, which you can dock anywhere (assuming docking is turned on).

[sgray05]

Cyber,

Thanks for your response. I have access to the layer toolbar, the problem lies when I wish to change what layer something is on. when I select the layer and select a new layer from the dropdown selection of layers nothing happens. The line (let say) remains on the previous layer.

[CyberAngel]

Check the system variable PICKFIRST. If it's set to 0, change it to 1.

[sgray05]

Cyberangel

That did it! thanks alot. Don't know how I changed that in the first place.

Been driving me crazy for weeks.

Thanks

[Dana W]

Cyberangel

That did it! thanks alot. Don't know how I changed that in the first place.

Been driving me crazy for weeks.

Thanks

Have you been running any lisp or script code that might be setting some system variables to 0 for its own reasons and not changing them back?