Settings Dialog Box (Layer Translator)

Controls the process of layer translation.

Access Methods

Manage tab CAD Standards panel Layer Translator

Tools CAD Standards Layer Translator

CAD Standards

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Force Object Color to BYLAYER

Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the color assigned to its layer.

Force Object Linetype to BYLAYER

Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the linetype assigned to its layer.

Force Object Transparency to BYLAYER

Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the transparency assigned to its layer.

Translate Objects in Blocks

Specifies whether or not objects nested within blocks are translated.

Write Transaction Log

Specifies whether or not a log file detailing the results of translation is created. If this option is selected, a log file is created in the same folder as the translated drawing. The log file is assigned the same name as the translated drawing, with a .log file name extension.

Show Layer Contents When Selected

Specifies which layers to display in the drawing area.