I have a dwg with eveything i need in it... Layers etc.
Question is I want to create 2 different dwgs in the same dwg without using a express layer manager to CHANGE it manually. I want it to change automatically when i switch to the layout tab of my choice...
Is this possible?!
thanks
Let me make sure I understand. Are you attempting to create additional FILES or LAYOUTS?
If it's files, you can use SAVEAS, or use the original file as a "template". To do the later in R2002, NEW->Use Template->Browse-> <in the file name window, key-in *.dwg> <then find the desired drawing. A new file will be created using the old as a prototype.
If it's layouts in the same file, right click on the layout tab and use "Move or Copy". Be sure to click the box next to "Make Copy"
You can also import layouts from other drawings. By right clicking on the layout tab, then select "From Template". In that dialog box at the bottom, you can change "files of type"
Also from the Express tools LMAN, you can export layer settings.
I think, one of the threads on this forum has an excellent layer export/import tool.