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Setting layer options


    You use the Layer Options dialog box to set options for items in the Layers palette.

To set layer options:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • To set options for an existing item in the Layers palette, double-click the item. Alternately, select the item and choose Options for "Layer name" from the Layers palette menu.
    • To set options when you create a new layer, choose New Layer or New Sublayer from the Layers palette menu.
  2. Set one or more of the following options:
  3. Name

    Specifies the name of the layer in the Layers palette.

    Color

    Specifies the layer's color setting. (See Changing the display of layered artwork.)

    Template

    Makes the layer a template layer. (See Creating template layers.)

    Lock

    Prevents changes to the artwork contained in the layer. (See Locking artwork.)

    Show

    Displays all artwork contained in the layer on the artboard. (See Hiding or displaying artwork.)

    Print

    Makes the artwork contained in the layer printable. (See Making artwork nonprintable.)

    Preview

    Displays the artwork contained in the layer in Preview view. (See Changing the display of layered artwork.)

    Dim Images

    Reduces the intensity of bitmap images contained in the layer to the specified percentage. (See Changing the display of layered artwork.)

    Note: Only the Name, Show, and Lock options are available for groups, collective elements, and paths.