Layer for MoxyDraw

Manipulates the layers.

Syntax to change a layer color:

Layer

color

layer name

color value

color:

Changes an existing layer color.

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

color value:

Sets the layer color. Color can be either an index number (from 1 to 255), its English name (black, blue, cyan, green, magenta, red, white or yellow) or an RGB color (ex: 101,135,77).

Syntax to erase a layer:

Layer

erase

layer name

erase:

Erases an existing layer even if it's in use. All objects on deleted layer will be layerless. The layer is not erased if it's current so set another layer current prior to erase the current layer.

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax to freeze a layer:

Layer

freeze

layer name

freeze:

Freezes an existing layer.

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax to change linetype:

Layer

linetype

layer name

linetype name

linetype:

Changes an existing layer linetype. Has to be typed in one word "linetype".

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

linetype:

Sets the linetype. See which linetypes are available in your AutoCAD installation.

Syntax to change lineweight:

Layer

lineweight

layer name

value

lineweight:

Changes an existing layer lineweight. Has to be typed in one word "lineweight".

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

value:

Sets the lineweight. Can be set to "default". See which lineweights are available in your AutoCAD installation.

Syntax to lock a layer:

Layer

lock

layer name

lock:

Locks an existing layer.

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax to create a layer:

Layer

new

layer name

color value

linetype

lineweight

new:

Creates a new layer and SETS it current.

layer name:

Sets the new layer name.

color value:

Optional. Sets the layer color. If omitted, it will be set to white. Color can be either an index number (from 1 to 255), its English name (black, blue, cyan, green, magenta, red, white or yellow) or an RGB color (ex: 101,135,77).

linetype:

Optional. Sets the linetype. See which linetypes are available in your AutoCAD installation. If omitted, it will be set to "continuous".

lineweight:

Optional. Sets the lineweight. Can be set to "default". See which lineweights are available in your AutoCAD installation. If omitted, it will be set to "default".

Note:

If the layer already exists, it will be set current without being modified.

Syntax make a layer notplottable:

Layer

notplottable

layer name

notplottable:

Makes an existing layer not plottable (can't be printed).

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax to turn a layer off:

Layer

off

layer name

off:

Turns an existing layer off (makes it invisible).

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax to turn a layer on:

Layer

layer name

on:

Turns an existing layer on.

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax make a layer plottable:

Layer

plottable

layer name

plottable:

Makes an existing layer plottable (can be printed).

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax to rename a layer:

Layer

rename

layer name

layer new name

rename:

Renames an existing layer.

layer name:

Sets the layer to rename.

layer new name:

Sets the new layer name.

Syntax to set a layer current:

Layer

set

layer name

set:

Sets an existing layer current.

layer name:

Sets the layer to be current.

Syntax to thaw a layer:

Layer

thaw

layer name

thaw:

Thaws (unfreeze) an existing layer.

layer name:

Sets the target layer.

Syntax to unlock a layer:

Layer

unlock

layer name

unlock:

Unlocks an existing layer.

layer name:

Sets the target layer.