-MergeLayer

Use the -MergeLayer command to merge Layers to a destination Layer.

You can specify the source Layers and the destination Layer in the graphics area, or by name.

It is the command window variant of the MergeLayer command.

To merge Layers:

1. Type -MergeLayer at the command prompt.
2. Do one of the following:
   • In the graphics area, specify an entity whose Layer you want to merge.
   • Specify the Name option and type a Layer name.

     Type ? to list the existing Layer names.

   Note: You cannot merge Layer 0, the active Layer, locked Layers, and Layers of referenced drawings.

3. Repeat step 2 as needed.

   You can also use options:

   • Remove. Lets you remove Layer names by specifying entities in the graphics area or by name from the selection of recently specified Layer names.
   • Undo. Cancels the entire selection.
4. Press Enter.
5. Do one of the following:
   • In the graphics area, specify an entity on the destination Layer.
   • Specify the Name option and type a destination Layer name.

   Note: You cannot merge with Layers of referenced drawings, but you can merge with hidden or frozen Layers.

6. Type Yes and press Enter to verify that you want to merge the Layers.

Access

Command: -MergeLayer