To Assign a Layer to a Mechanical Object (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

When you assign a layer to a mechanical object, AutoCAD Mechanical toolset commands use that layer when creating an instance of that object.

1. At the Command prompt, enter AMOPTIONS.
2. Click the AM:Standards tab.
3. In the Standard Elements list, double-click the root node (the standard name). The Standard Settings dialog box appears.
4. In the Object properties section, click Settings. The Object Property Settings dialog box appears.
   Note: The Settings button is available only if the Let AutoCAD Mechanical toolset manage object properties check box is selected.
5. In the Category list, select the category corresponding to the object you want to modify.
   Note: The Object you want to modify may be listed in more than one category.
6. In the row corresponding to the object you want to modify, click in the Layer column. The Select Layer dialog box appears.
7. Select a layer.
   • To select an existing layer or layer definition, select it and click OK.
   • To create a layer definition and assign it to the object:
     1. Click .
     2. In the Name column, specify a name for the new layer definition.
     3. Click OK.

   If the object you are assigning the layer to belongs to multiple categories, a message showing the affected objects appears. Click Change Property.

8. Click OK until all dialog boxes close.