Import and Export Layer States

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Import and Export Layer States

 

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Import and Export Layer States

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To import saved layer settings from another drawing

1. Click Home tab Layers panel Layer State.
2. In the Layer State drop-down list, select Manage Layer States.
3. In the Layer States Manager dialog box, click Import.
4. In the Import Layer State dialog box, select a file name with a .dwg, .dws, or .dwt file name extension. Click Open.
5. In the Select Layer States dialog box, select the layer states to import. Click OK.
6. To restore the named layer state now, select it in the Layer States Manager. and click Restore. Click Close to not restore it.

   If you restore the named layer state, the Layer States Manager closes.

7. Click Close to exit the Layer States Manager.

 Toolbar: Layer States Manager 

 Command entry: LAYERSTATE