Searching and filtering layers in the LPM

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Let's go over the different parts of the layer property manager palette.

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This drawing has around 40 layers in it,

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but often the layer list is much longer

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on the order of hundreds or even thousands of layers,

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especially if a complex X ref structure is involved.

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The layer palette has some tools to help you find and display exactly what you need.

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We'll start in the upper right corner where you'll see a search box.

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It uses wild cards to help you find layers with specific text within them.

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When you click on it,

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your cursor will appear just before the asterisk.

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I'll enter F to find only layers that start with F

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click the red X to end the search

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next in the upper left corner just below the prompt showing you the current layer.

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You'll see three icons.

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The two left ones are your filters. First is properties.

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Next is the group filter icon.

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Finally to the right of the separator bar, you'll find the layer state manager icon.

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Finally, on the far left of the layers panel, you'll find the filters tree.

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The defaults are all and all used layers and possibly

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some others based on the status of your drawing.

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When you build your own filters, they'll be shown here.

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Also at the bottom is an invert filter check box.

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Finally, there are two left facing chevrons at the top and bottom.

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If you find that you never use filters or you

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just want to collapse the box to make more space,

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you can do that here.