Using Layers to Organize Your Drawing - AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011: No Experience Required - page 304

U s I n g t h e l a y e r s t a t e s M a n a g e r (Continued)

Delete Button Deletes a layer state. This doesn't affect the current
layer setup.
import Button Imports an .las file, from a .dwg , .dws , or .dwt file,
as a new layer state in the current drawing.
Export Button Exports the chosen saved layer state to be saved as an
.las file.
To modify a layer state, restore it to be the current layer state and then
change it. To rename a layer state, highlight it, click its name, and enter the
new name.

if You Would Like More Practice…

All trades and professions that use AutoCAD have their own standards for naming
and organizing layers. The following suggestions urge you to apply this chapter's
concepts to your individual use of the program.

Experimenting with Linetypes and Linetype Scales

Choose Save As to save 06A-FPLAY9.dwg to a new file called 06A-FPLAY9_
Linetype.dwg . Then experiment with the linetypes and linetype scales (Global
and Object) to get a feel for how the linetypes look and how the scales work. You
won't be using this practice file again, so feel free to draw new objects that will
make it convenient for you to work with linetypes. Here are some suggestions
for linetypes to experiment with:

Dashed2 or Dashed (0.5 × )

DashedX2 or Dashed (2 × )

Hidden (as compared to Dashed)

Phantom

DashDot

Fenceline2

Hot_Water_Supply

Here is a summary of the steps to get a new linetype into your drawing:

1. Create a new layer or highlight an existing layer.