Setting the Layer State

For more information on the pick state of the layers, see Introduction to Layers on page 235.

Purpose

To set the attributes for a layer, or set of layers, as either Pickable, Reference, or Inactive.

Menu Choices

Pickable

You can snap to and pick all the objects on a pickable layer. This is the default state of a layer.

Reference

When you set the layer to Reference, you cannot pick the objects in it, but you can snap to them. The objects appear in the reference layer color (a warm grey-brown).

Inactive

You cannot snap to or pick the objects on this layer. If you disable a layer in this manner, none of the layer attributes apply and the objects appear in the inactive layer color (a pale blue).

How to Use

1

Select the layer or layers for which you want to set the attributes.

2

Select Layers > Set State.

3

Select either Pickable, Reference, or Inactive from the Set State menu.