ACAD LT2000: Copying a layer within an existing drawing

[Rockjoint]

I have searched previous posts and have not found an answer to my problem. I wish to copy a layer within a drawing (LT 2000)and save it within the same drawing. As an example, I want to copy "May Water Levels" and save it in the same drawing as a layer named "June Water Levels". Then I should be able to edit the new layer and not affect the old layer. I am having tremendous difficulty in doing this, and have been unsuccessful using the Design Center facility or other methods as indicated under Acad Help.

Any assistance is most appreciated.
Rockjoint
rockjoint@yahoo.com

 

[FH]

Dear Rockjoint,
I will offer you a solution but I do not know if you can use it in AutoCAD LT or not.
1- Open the source drawing and enter the below expression in the command line:
(ssget "x" '((8 . "May Water Levels&quot))
2- Enter the COPYBASE command.
-Enter "0,0" for base point.
-Enter "P" to select the previous selection set.
-At last press ENTER.
3- Open the target file.
4- Enter the PASTECLIP command
5- Enter "0,0" for insertion point.
The new layer will be created and also all its objects will be inserted into target drawing.

I hope the above method be useful for you.

Farzad

 

[sc]

I have often used the following method for similar requirements:

1. press ctrl c and select the objects you wish to copy + a reference object.

2. create the new layer and make it current.

3. paste the objects to a clear place in the drawing.

4. select the objects copied and then select the new layer in the layers drop down list.

5. Move the objects back to where they belong using a point on the reference object (leave the reference object behind)

I know it is slightly long winded and messy but it works and is reliable. but if you do find a better way let me know as I do this quite often.

Regards

SC
(soilcivil@telstra.com)