Unlocking Layers

When you unlock a Layer, you can edit entities on the Layer.

Use the UnlockLayer command to unlock one or several Layers by selecting entities. Alternatively, you can unlock Layers using the Layers Manager.

To unlock a Layer:

1. Click Format > Layer Tools > Unlock Layer (or type UnlockLayer).
2. In the graphics area, select an entity on the Layer you want to unlock.

   - or -

   Specify the Multiple option, then specify the entities on the Layers you want to unlock, and press Enter to complete the command.

Access

Command: UnlockLayer

Menu: Format > Layer Tools > Unlock Layer

Ribbon: Home > Layers > (Flyout) Unlock Layer