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Map Same
Maps all layers that have the same name in both lists.
Translate To
Lists the layers you can translate the current drawing’s layers to.
Layer Translation Mappings
Lists each layer to be translated and the properties to which the layer will be
converted. You can select layers in this list and edit their properties using Edit.
Settings
Opens the Settings Dialog Box, where you can customize the process of layer
translation.
Translate
Starts layer translation of the layers you have mapped.
If you have not saved the current layer translation mappings, you are prompted
to save the mappings before translation begins.
Settings Dialog Box
Tools menu: CAD Standards
➤
Layer Translator
Command line: laytrans
Controls the process of layer translation.
Force Object Color to BYLAYER
Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the color assigned
to its layer. If this option is selected, every object takes on the color of its
layer. If this option is cleared, every object retains its original color.
Force Object Linetype to BYLAYER
Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the linetype
assigned to its layer. If this option is selected, every object takes on the
linetype of its layer. If this option is cleared, every object retains its original
linetype.
Show Layer Contents When Selected
Specifies which layers to display in the drawing area. If this option is
selected, only the layers selected in the Layer Translator dialog box are
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