Hiding Layers

Entities on hidden Layers are invisible. You cannot select entities on hidden Layers.

To hide Layers:

1. Click Format > Layer Tools > Hide Layer (or type HideLayer).

2. In the graphics area, select an entity that is on the Layer you want to hide.

   If you try to hide the active Layer you must confirm the selection.

   - or -

   Specify the Settings option to:

   • Determine the Block selection nesting level:

     • Block level nesting: Hides the Layer of the entity you select in a nested Block.

     • Entity: Hides the Layer of the entity you select in a Block.

     • No nesting: Hides the Layer on which the Block resides.

   • Determine the behavior in Viewports on Sheets:

     • Off: Turns off specified Layers in the active Viewport.

     • Vpfrozen: Freezes specified Layers in the active Viewport.

   • or -

   Specify the Undo option to remove the previously specified Layer from the set of Layers to hide.

You can also hide a Layer in the Layers Manager dialog box.

Access

Command: HideLayer

Menu: Format > Layer Tools > Hide Layer

Ribbon: Home > Layers > (Flyout) Hide Layer

Related Topics

Showing All Layers

Layer Tools

Managing Layers