XLayer Extended Modify Layer

XLayer Extended Modify Layer

Win64, English

Jim's Tools
Xlayer lists the layer properties of objects you select, even if the object is in a block or an XRef.

General Usage Instructions

  1. Load the toolbar as instructed above (you only need to do this once).
  2. Run the command by selecting the toolbar icon or typing XLAYER.
  3. Select the object on the layer you wish to edit.
  4. The dialog appears with layer properties.
  5. If the object is nested (i.e., within an Xref, within a block, etc.), use the dropdown list at the top to select a different layer for modification.
  6. Press PICK to cancel current modifications and select a new layer to modify.

Screenshots

Commands

Ribbon/Toolbar Icon Command Command Description

xlayer

Edit layer properties by selecting entities

Installation/Uninstallation

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

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Known Issues

Contact

Company Name: Jim's Tools
Support Contact: support@jims-tools.com

Author/Company Information

Jim's Tools

Support Information

Email me at support@jimstools.com with any questions or suggestions.

Version History

Version Number Version Description

1.7.5

1.7.5 (2025-08-05) - Added Privacy Policy; Added dynamic load acetutil.arx. 1.7.4 (2025-02-13) - Removed unused command library call (vl-load-com). 1.7.3 (2024-08-07) - Fixed bug in Layer Lineweight crashing when certain sizes were used. 1.7.2 (2021-09-10) - Fixed bug in Layer Transparency dialog. 1.7.1 (2021-01-28) - Fixed bug in Layer Lineweights again. 1.7.0 (2020-07-07) - Fixed longtime bug where xref layers were shown as 0 layer sometimes; Fixed layer properties applied regardless if changed. 1.6.2 (2020-03-21) - Fixed layer TrueColor bug when selecting (RGB not BGR). 1.6.1 (2020-02-11) - Fixed bug with VP Overrides and multiple viewports. 1.6.0 (2020-02-05) - Fixed bug in VP Overrides set in other viewports but detected as set in current viewport; Update help link url. 1.5.0 (2019-08-19) - Added support for VP Overrides; Added support for Named Plotstyles and Transparency; Removed dependency on external DCL file. 1.4.0 (2019-08-02) - Fixed bug when selecting the xclip border of an xref. 1.3.0 (2018-11-30) - Fixed bug with Layer Lineweight set to Default being changed to 0.00. 1.2.0 (2018-06-04) - Added support for TrueColor and ColorBook. 1.1.0 (2009-10-26) - Minor bug fixes. 1.0.0 (2004-10-04) - First public release.
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