Unable to delete a layer in AutoCAD

The following layers can't be deleted:

1. Layer 0 and Layer Defpoints that are default layers.

2. The current active layer. To delete the layer, you have to shift to another layer, or just set another layer as the current active layer.

3. Layers containing any object

In the first case where there are entity objects on this layer, execute qselect command, select all the objects on the layer, and move them to another layer, or just delete them.
In the second case where there is no entity object on this layer, or the above action has been taken, but the layer still can't be deleted, the graphics on the layer might probably incorporated into a block, so you have to open the block editor, and move the graphic elements to another layer. The problem is, if there are many blocks, how can we identify the right block and the graphic elements? Solution: hide or freeze all objects in the drawing, and insert all blocks into another layer, decompose (explode or break up) all of them, and use the mouse to frame them up, check the layer information to identify the elements on the layer to be deleted. Then redefine the block, or modify it in the block editor. So it's better to apply Layer 0 when creating a block.

If there is a block on the layer or if objects (such as blocks) are referencing the layer, when you insert a graphic after a block is created, and then you explode or delete it for some reason, even you delete all the visible graphical elements from this layer, you still can't delete the layer, as there are other hidden elements (such as blocks) on the layer. There are two ways to delete the layers of this kind:

Use the PURGE command (shortcut keys "pu") which can be used to clear out nearly all hidden elements, including dimension style, printing style, multiline style, blocks, layers, text style, linetype and graphics. First use the command to clear out the blocks and hidden elements that are no longer required, and then delete the layer. Now the layer can be directly deleted.
As for the layers that still couldn't be deleted after the PURGE command is executed, you have to open the additional CAD menu "Express", and use the "laymrg" command to combine the layers. The "laymrg" command can integrate a layer into another layer, making it totally disappear. In this way, the layer is indirectly deleted! This command can be used to delete any layer, no matter whether there is any other graphical element.

4. Xref-dependent layers: use the laydel command to delete these layers

Related Blogs

The Future of Manufacturing Translation in Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 is causing a fast transformation in the global industrial world. Although it might sound like a Hollywood secret

Certified Translation Services in Los Angeles

MarsTranslation is the translation platform which provides high-quality Certified Translation Services in Los Angeles Our platform allows the companies of all categories and sizes to

Use of Digital Signage For Medical

Digital signage is the form of electronic display that shows information, advertising and other messages. Digital signage such as LCD,

Entities Involved In The Translated Medical Products Marketing

Medical products are playing very important role in shaping the clinical dimensions. These days the development in the medical is

Impact of Translation Services on the Medical Report Manuals

Every invention is launched for the sake of improvement in our system. There is no use of such inventions and

Tips For Designing The Updated Medical Forms

As you are well aware of the fact, if the medical sciences are progressing, there are different complications found as

Importance of Translating Awards and Recognition Certificate

Recognizing an employee award has become very important. Many companies find it very valuable in using praise and recognition, to

Digital Learning And The 4Cs

You may have heard of 4Cs for 21st century learning, which are critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. But how

Facing Challenges in Product Packaging and Labeling

Psychological effect used in super market in the 21st century is all about short cuts, the super market psychologist setup

Unable to delete a layer in AutoCAD

Related Blogs

What We Do

Resources

Mars Translation Blog

FREE TOOLS

Support