CAD tip # 3414:

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How to quickly create a series of layers?

Start the Layer manager dialog (version 2004 and higher) and repeatedly press the Enter key. AutoCAD creates automatically a new layer on every key press. Layers are named sequentially - Layer1, Layer2, ....

If you select a particular layer before pressing Enters, the newly created layers will inherit properties (color, on/off, etc.) of the selected layer.

You can also take a predefined set of layers from an inserted block or from a drawing template.

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13.11.2003 15502x

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applies to: AutoCAD 2004 · AutoCAD LT 2004 ·

See also:
Tip 7503:	Autodesk 3ds Max keyboard shortcuts.
Tip 7398:	Do you know the +LAYER command?
Tip 7128:	Some layers are listed with light blue background. Why?
Tip 6807:	AutoCAD progressbar "Scanning the Drawing..."
Tip 6378:	Choosing between the new and old Layer Manager dialog.

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