anandnayer Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Hi All, Just wondering whether there is a way to add an object to multiple layers. For example, if I have 2 layers circles and geometries - I would like to add a circle to both these layers such that if I turned either of them on the circle would be visible. Additionally, is it possible to Group multiple layers into a single layer, for example the above 2 layers circles and geometries and into a third or fourth layer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nestly Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 1) You can certain have a "copy" on a different layer. The COPYTOLAYER command simplifies this. 2) You can't really "group" layers as far as I know, but perhaps putting both copies into a block would help. This way you could control each object's visibility with their individual layers, but you can also control their display at the same time by controlling the layer of the block. Probably need more specifics about what you're trying to do, to give a more complete answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandnayer Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Hi there, The copy to layer command worked, after a few attempts . For the second one, I am trying to create an electrical schematic. In this electrical schematic, I want the cables to be associated with a component but I also want the component+cables to be part of other sub assemblies. Some assemblies might have this component and others may not. In other words, I want to be able to see the component+cables on a layer but I also want to be able to see the component+cables as part of a larger assembly. I hope that makes it clearer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nestly Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 In AutoCAD, I would probably just put each type of object on it's own layer and use Layout/viewports to control which layers are displayed in that layout/viewport. I'm not familiar with AutoCAD Mechanical, but if it uses the Display Manager like AMEP and ACA, I believe that would do precisely what you've described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadgad Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Welcome to CADTutor. You could essentially "group" layers by creating and saving LAYER FILTERS to describe typical layer visibility configurations which you might wish to display together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheSyn Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Welcome to CADTutor. You could essentially "group" layers by creating and saving LAYER FILTERS to describe typical layer visibility configurations which you might wish to display together. +1 You can do this in the "Layer States Manager" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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