Isolate a layer in the CAD editor

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • CAD editor provides the ability to isolate a layer from multiple layers while editing your CAD file.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    Procedure

    1. Select the CAD Editor tab.
    2. Navigate to Autocad Layers.

      Autocad layers and filter layers by layer type.

    3. Optional: Use the Filter layers option to filter and search for layers.
      When you have numerous layers in your CAD file, the filter option helps in sorting and working on a few selected layers at a time.
    4. Select a layer and select the Isolated icon ( Isolate a layer icon. ).
    5. The preview shows the layer that was isolated.
      For example: polylines or polygons.
    6. Use the Select tool icon ( Select tool icon.) to select the isolated layer in the editor.
    7. Optional: Edit and make changes as required.
      Note:
      Blocks can’t be edited but attributes within a block can be edited.