DWG/DXF Import: Layers Panel

The Layers panel of the Import Options dialog lets you choose specific layers for importing from the DWG or DXF file.

• Application Menu > Import > Select File To Import dialog > Files Of Type drop-down list > Choose AutoCAD Drawing (*.DWG, *.DXF). > Choose a DWG or DXF file. > Click Open. > AutoCAD DWG/DXF Import Options dialog > Layers panel

Layers panel

This panel is similar to the Manage Layers dialog. Layer names remain the same as specified in the drawing file.

• Skip all Frozen Layers

  Excludes the import of objects on frozen layers.

• Select from List

  Allows you to choose specific layers to import. A check mark beside the layer name indicates the layer will be imported. Click the layer to toggle the check mark.

[layer list]

This window displays all the layers that make up the drawing and shows their status such as hidden/displayed or frozen/unfrozen.

All

Active only when Select From List is chosen. It selects all the layers in the list.

None

Active only when Select From List is turned on. It deselects any layers you've selected.

Invert

Active only when Select From List is turned on. Clicking this button reverses the selection set: Currently selected layers are unselected and unselected layers are selected.