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Using AutoCAD LAYWALK to Check Objects Layers

June 4, 2009 by Edwin Prakoso 2 Comments

In this Article...

  • Hold a layer
  • Create layer states
  • See how you can use layer walk in this video
    • Further reading:
Have you ever get confused which AutoCAD objects are on which layer? When you work with layer standard, you may have dozens or even hundreds of layers in your drawing. Finding which one sets to wrong layer can be a tedious work.
Here is a little tool that will be useful: layer walk.
AutoCAD layer walk

AutoCAD layer walk

Type LAYWALK then [enter] to activate this tool. Alternatively, you can access it from menu: Format> Layer Tools> Layer Walk. Or access it from your ribbon: home tab>layers panel> layer walk. You may need to expand the panel to see the tool.

With this tool, you can quickly check if your objects are placed correctly in their layer. You can turn off restore on exit if you find the one placed in wrong layer and move it.

Hold a layer

You can show multiple layers by pressing ctrl key then make the selection. Or, If you don’t like pressing ctrl, you can right click then select hold selection from context menu.

Create layer states

Another interesting thing it can make is layer state. Creating layer state may be a bit tedious, but it is easy using layer walk! Simply select all layers you want to turn on. It should be easy because it’s fast and you can quickly see the changes on your screen.

Now right click, then select save layer state from context menu. Type the layer state name, then you’re done! Very easy, right?

See how you can use layer walk in this video

Further reading:

If your layers overwhelm your layer list, you can also consider to use layer filter.

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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i use LAYDEL while purging backgrounds durring layer walk…

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