dpenney Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Is there a really quick way to turn off ALL Layers except for specific selected items (no matter what layers they are on)? Sometimes I really need to quickly view/edit specific items or just one item but need some other specific items to still show for reference etc. and need to get rid of all else for a while. Is there a lisp or command available for doing this? Cheers. Quote
Dadgad Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Are you familiar with the LAYISO command? Very helpful, coupled with LAYUNISO to restore all layers to unisolated. I enjoy using the LAYERS2 toolbar, lots of good ones theres. Quote
dpenney Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 Are you familiar with the LAYISO command?Very helpful, coupled with LAYUNISO to restore all layers to unisolated. Indeed I am. However this does not function as per my posting, as it leaves the items - although Isolated - still visible. I need the items to be "invisible" (as in Layer OFF), to make it easier and much clearer to work only on the specific items i require only. Cheers. Quote
Dadgad Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Look at the edit to my previous post, you can change that behaviour with the commandline settings prompt, and once you change it, it will be remembered. Another great command on the LAYERS2 toolbar is LAYWALK (which enables you to quickly stroll through your layers (using your cursor arrows), showing you exactly what is on each one quite effortlessly, you can also save filters there). Edited August 10, 2015 by Dadgad Quote
dpenney Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 Look at the edit to my previous post, you can change that behaviour with the commandline settings prompt, and once you change it, it will be remembered. Another great command on the LAYERS2 toolbar is LAYWALK (which enables you to quickly stroll through your layers (using your cursor arrows), showing you exactly what is on each one quite effortlessly, you can also save filters there). Good function, however even with the highest fade it is still too crowded with multiple wireframes objects in the way... But Thanks. Quote
Dadgad Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Good function, however even with the highest fade it is still too crowded with multiple wireframes objects in the way... But Thanks. If you select OFF in the commandline settings, what happens? As shown in my commandline screenshot earlier? The screenshot was not meant to constitute an endorsement of the default option. Quote
dpenney Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 If you select OFF in the commandline settings, what happens?As shown in my commandline screenshot earlier? The screenshot was not meant to constitute an endorsement of the default option. Nice One! Exactly what I wanted....and I can now see the specific objects clearly. Perfect and thank you very much! Quote
Dadgad Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Glad I could help you. I am rather compulsive about diving into just about any SETTINGS type dialogs that come down the pike. One cannot make an informed decision without considering all available options. No doubt you are also familiar with the HIDEOBJECTS and UNHIDEOBJECTS commands. Quote
dpenney Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 [quote name= No doubt you are also familiar with the HIDEOBJECTS and UNHIDEOBJECTS commands.[/quote] Now THOSE I didn't know about..... Quote
Dadgad Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 There may be times when you would find the different selection technique to be advantageous. Quote
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