To Create a New Layer
Click
Home tab
Layers panel
Layer Properties.
Find
In the Layer Properties Manager, click the New Layer button.
A layer name, such as LAYER1, is automatically added to the layer list.
Enter a new layer name by typing over the highlighted layer name.
Specify the settings and default properties of the new layer by clicking the icons in each column.
Note:
Layer names cannot include the following characters: < > / \ “ : ; ? * | = ‘
For complex drawings with many layers, you can enter descriptive text in the Description column.
Related Concepts
About Controlling Layers With the Layer Properties Manager
About Layers
Related Reference
Commands for Layers