Specifies a default layer for new hatches and fills in the current drawing.
| Type: | String | 
| Saved in: | Drawing | 
| Initial value: | use current | 
 This control is available from the Hatch Editor contextual tab, Properties drop-down panel.
Values other than the "." (use current) value override the current layer (CLAYER system variable). You can specify a currently nonexistent layer as the default layer for new hatches and fills.