Organize objects on layers

Layers allow you to organize related objects into groups that you can pick, display, and edit individually or together.

Create a new layer

Do one of the following:

Choose Layers > New .
In the Object Lister (Windows > Object Lister),right-click anywhere in the window, and then select Insert New Layer from the pop-up menu.

Rename a layer

Double-click the name of the layer in the Object Lister or Layer Bar.

Set the layer in which new objects will be created

Click the layer name in the Object Lister or Layer Bar.

The creation layer is indicated by a yellow background.

Move objects into a layer

Pick the objects you want to assign to a layer.
Do one of the following:
- Click on the layer’s button in the Layer Bar and choose Assign from the pop-up menu.
- In the Object Lister, right-click the layer, and then select Assign Objects from the pop-up menu.

Create an empty layer folder

Do one of the following:

Choose Layers > New Folder.
In the Object Lister, right-click on a layer and select New Layer Folder.

Put layers in a layer folder

In the Object Lister, do one of the following:

Select the layers to assign, then right-click on the layer folder and choose Assign Layers.
drag the layers into the folder.

Create a layer folder containing selected layers

In the Object Lister, select the layers.
Right-click and select Insert New Layer Folder From Layers.