Expert: J. B. Borge - 2/9/2008

Question
Hello



I know there is the 'bring to front', 'send to back' and 'bring above objects' and 'send under objects' tools to our rescue.

But in my case I have about 10 layers ovelapping with about 100,000 blocks contained in them. Using the above options asks me to select objects which is touhg when all layers are ON. if I switch OFF everything else and let only that layer ON I cant select ref objects.  Now what do I do if I want to bring en entire layer with all its contents to the forefront such that other layers stay behind it?



Is there any way wherein I could specify the order of layers e.g. layer 7  - topmost, layer 3 -2nd, layer 9 - 3rd etc....



I tried using 'DRAWORDERCTL' but didnt get much success.



please help me sort this out.

Answer
HB,

Unfortunately, Autocad doesn't have this feature where u can specify layering hierarchy similar to Photoshop's. However, you have the flexibility of specifying the objects draw order as you mentioned (bring to front or back). In conjunction, you can group objects (GROUP command) if you want to have an easier selection access. Or you could also use LAYISO to isolate your layer & perform your draw order. Remember, if you bring object 'A' to front, then object 'B' to front. Object 'B' will over ride object 'A'.
Why is this so important to you, what are you trying to accomplish?
...to help visually on your screen?...on your plots?