Create, name, delete, and switch layers

You can create, name, delete, and switch layers in the Environment.

Create a layer

Do one of the following:

  • Choose Options > Layer > Create Layer.

  • Choose Create Layer from the Layer pop-up menu.

A new, empty layer called (unnamed) is inserted above the currently selected layer.

Name a layer

  1. Choose Rename Layer from the Layer pop-up menu.

  2. Enter a new name, then click OK.

Delete a layer

  1. Do one of the following:

    • Choose Options > Layer > Delete Layer.

    • Choose Delete Layer from the Layer pop-up menu.

    An alert warns against the accidental deletion of all objects in the layer.

  2. Click Delete to confirm the deletion.

Switch between layers

  • Choose a layer from the Layer pop-up menu.

    Figure. Layer pop-up menu showing list of layers.

Switch back to the most recently opened layer

  • Choose Options > Go to Previous Layer.