DWG/DXF Import: Layers Panel
 
 
 
Command entry: Application menu Import Select File To Import dialog Files Of Type drop-down list Choose AutoCAD Drawing (*.DWG, *.DXF). Choose a DWG or DXF file. Click Open. AutoCAD DWG/DXF Import Options dialog Layers panel

The Layers panel of the Import Options dialog lets you choose specific layers for importing from the DWG or DXF file.

Interface

Layers panel

This panel is similar to the Manage Layers dialog. Layer names remain the same as specified in the drawing file.

Skip all Frozen Layers

Excludes the import of objects on frozen layers.

Select from List

Allows you to choose specific layers to import. A check mark beside the layer name indicates the layer will be imported. Click the layer to toggle the check mark.

All

The All button is only active when Select From List is turned on. It quickly lets you select all the layers in the list.

None

The None button is only active when Select From List is turned on. It deselects any layers you've selected.

Invert

The Invert button is only active when Select From List is turned on. Clicking this button reverses the selection set: currently selected layers are unselected and unselected layers are selected.

[layer list]

This field displays all the layers that make up the drawing and shows their status such as hidden/displayed or frozen/unfrozen.