Create a new layer for a group via the entity info

[SimonVDD1]

I recently switched from sketchup 2019 to the most recent version (2022). Now I notice that it is no longer possible to create a new layer for a group via the entity info menu.

So I now first have to create a new layer and then assign the layer to a certain group via entity info. So really double work.

Can someone tell me if I can fix this?

[DaveR]

@SimonVDD1

So I now first have to create a new layer

You’ll note they are called tags not layers.

@SimonVDD1

Can someone tell me if I can fix this?

You can go back to the older version of SketchUp. Nothing you can do to change it with the native tools.

[SimonVDD1]

Thank you Dave for your constructive answer.
it helped me a lot

[endlessfix]

No, this step backward is baked into the new version. Check out this thread for options:

Can no longer create new tags from Entity Info in 2021.1 on Mac

Previous to upgrading to version 2021.1, when I selected an object I could start typing a tag name in the Entity Info window, and if the tag did not already exist, hitting enter would create the tag and assign it to the selected object. After updating to 2021.1, it appears this functionality no longer works the same, and tags must be created via the tags window first, and then assigned in the Entity Info window. Selecting an object, typing in a new tag name in Entity Info, and hitting enter jus…