When you import or link a file, you can specify how to hide its layers in each Vasari view. For example, you can display all layers in one view, but hide some layers in another view. You can redisplay the layers later, if needed.
If you are not sure on which layer an object resides, see Querying Objects in Layers.
To hide layers
Vasari lists the layers in the file.
The layers are hidden in the current view only. To redisplay hidden layers, repeat this process and select the desired layers.