How to set default layer in AutoCAD for Dimension, Text & Hatch

[@NathanEllery]

That's very cool, never knew those variables even existed. Thanks for posting your video. Brilliant. I used Autocad Architecture and build 2/3 story models and sort by layer, I use a simple numbering system ie 1-Wall, 1-Dim, or 2-Tx, 2-Hatch for building levels (stories) This is why I use the old toolbars because I can add simple macros. So for a normal dim to a house plan I insert into the toolbar macro space ^C^C-LAYER;M;1-Dim;;OSMODE;191;-COLOR;BYLAYER;-LINETYPE;S;BYLAYER;;DimLinear Which sets the layer to 1-Dim ( I use a different toolbar for level two which would be layer 2-dim. This makes levels easy to sort using lisp and to see in the layer box. It changes the layer to 1-Dim and executes the Dim command. For a text command, ^C^C-LAYER;M;1-Tx;;NOMUTT;1;-DIMSTYLE;R;Dim1;DimScale;100;NOMUTT;0;OSMODE;0;-COLOR;BYLAYER;-LINETYPE;S;BYLAYER;;-STYLE;Arch100;;180;;;;;DT; which selects the right text style for general text, sets the scale to 1:100 etc. I have created toolbar copies for level 3 that are turned off unless I need a 3rd level. I'll have to explore your option but I do like that my toolbars are small and readily accessible unlike the ribbon and mine is all on a separate menu ("MyStuff") which I can easily load without messing the standard settings and doesn't get messed up with reinstall etc. I prefer key shortcuts over the ribbon tho I do use it. Anything I use often I assign a shortcut as it's quicker. My system allows me to stack building levels and can easily see how things line up. It would also work for 2d Autocad and help reduce errors. I use lisp to quickly sort layers to see level 1, level 2 , level 2 with level 1 walls shown and locked etc.

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[@rajudasari6457]

Excellent video sir

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[@cadworkchennai1496]

Noted with thanks!

[@noorulaman-zk6xx]

Thanks.

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[@Imtiyaz5power]

Good Evening sir

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[@jeyarajam4760]

my dwg already set this then how to remove this , pls advise

[@cyberCADsolutions]

Enter a fullstop instead of layer name. Check option at command prompt.