# \#layers **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/layers/450.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Layout Feature Requests: Update Locked Model Reference & Color By Layer](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-feature-requests-update-locked-model-reference-color-by-layer/332806)
**Author:** [@brad.aycock](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/brad.aycock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-feature-requests-update-locked-model-reference-color-by-layer/332806 "2025-06-27T13:15:18Z")
It would be really helpful if you could update a locked reference in Layout. I lock them when dimensioning and labeling to prevent accidentally moving or deleting a reference. I would also like to see the option to col… --- ## [Changing object's layer within different components or selecting multi objects inside different components at once](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-objects-layer-within-different-components-or-selecting-multi-objects-inside-different-components-at-once/297854)
**Author:** [@reza71](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/reza71)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/changing-objects-layer-within-different-components-or-selecting-multi-objects-inside-different-components-at-once/297854 "2024-11-06T19:55:04Z")
hi. i got some solid groups nested inside different components.i need to select them at once to change their layer. just like a deep select that ignores componets. --- ## [Export Sketchup to AutoCAD with Layers or Solids](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-sketchup-to-autocad-with-layers-or-solids/287753)
**Author:** [@izaacpost](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/izaacpost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-sketchup-to-autocad-with-layers-or-solids/287753 "2024-08-29T09:49:27Z")
I’ve been a longtime users of Sketchup but I rarely export drawings as DWGs. Is there a way to export a 2D DWG drawing with Sketchup ‘Tags’ converted into AutoCAD ‘Layers’? When exported in 3D, the DWG contains layers f… --- ## [Change the color of several layers at once](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/change-the-color-of-several-layers-at-once/250925)
**Author:** [@benjaminlr](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/benjaminlr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/change-the-color-of-several-layers-at-once/250925 "2023-12-12T08:15:44Z")
Hi, I’m used to working in “color by layer” mode, so I need to change the layer color quite often. And I would like to be able to change several layers at the same time. For example: I import a dwg file, I want to tur… --- ## [Assigning a shortcut to a layer](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/assigning-a-shortcut-to-a-layer/246551)
**Author:** [@marceltanure](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marceltanure)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/assigning-a-shortcut-to-a-layer/246551 "2023-11-12T15:12:31Z")
I wonder if there is a way of assigning a shortcut to a layer. It would be VERY usuful because I need to hide and unhide it all the time --- ## [DWG Export with layers - plugin](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dwg-export-with-layers-plugin/223348)
**Author:** [@steven.dingyy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/steven.dingyy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dwg-export-with-layers-plugin/223348 "2023-11-09T11:53:55Z")
Hi all, Please leave a comment if you have ever requested the feature below. DWG Export with layers - SketchUp / Feature Requests - SketchUp Community My team is working on this feature which could export DWG from ske… --- ## [What rules do you guys set for the use of tags and groups?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-rules-do-you-guys-set-for-the-use-of-tags-and-groups/240293)
**Author:** [@amp\_green](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/amp_green)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-rules-do-you-guys-set-for-the-use-of-tags-and-groups/240293 "2023-09-03T12:12:42Z")
What rules do you guys set for the use of tags and groups? Like the previous layer, I use tags for each floor of a building, walls, roof, furniture, etc. Many of the assets in the 3D warehouse have detailed tags, such a… --- ## [Given a 2-storey building template with 3 scenes but am missing the transition to ground floor](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/given-a-2-storey-building-template-with-3-scenes-but-am-missing-the-transition-to-ground-floor/232372)
**Author:** [@Taylorr9](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Taylorr9)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/given-a-2-storey-building-template-with-3-scenes-but-am-missing-the-transition-to-ground-floor/232372 "2023-06-18T05:20:12Z")
Hi SU, I was given a 2-storey building template with scenes but since today, the PLAN - DOWNSTAIRS is missing. I am given: 3D View PLAN - DOWNSTAIRS (missing scene) PLAN - UPSTAIRS I have looked through the tags, bu… --- ## [Color by layer pre set](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/color-by-layer-pre-set/114438)
**Author:** [@EstOuest](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/EstOuest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/color-by-layer-pre-set/114438 "2020-01-26T12:46:33Z")
Hello, How do I pre-set the colors by default layers? When I create new layers, the associated colors are very similar to each other (they are all brown / orange). And I have to change them each time I create a new lay… --- ## [Drawer state by layer?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/drawer-state-by-layer/218534 "2023-01-26T12:48:49Z")
Hi, We have this office cabinet on wheels. I need to show the 4 drawers in 2 states (open and closed) from multiple perspectives each. Trying to come up with a way to optimise the workflow for future projects, I have… --- ## [Merge multiple layers](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/merge-multiple-layers/208341)
**Author:** [@sean86robertson](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sean86robertson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/merge-multiple-layers/208341 "2022-12-16T10:01:28Z")
First of all apologies if this has been discussed or my post lands in the wrong spot but im interested to know if there is a plugin that can perform multiple layer merges. I currently use eneroths merge layers however i… --- ## [Eneroth Merge Layer](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/eneroth-merge-layer/209811)
**Author:** [@Foxtail](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Foxtail)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/eneroth-merge-layer/209811 "2022-10-06T23:15:40Z")
@eneroth3, is there a way to modify your Merge Layers plugin to stay open after merging a layer until you close it manually? This would be helpful if merging multiple layers at once. I creating a new layer naming syste… --- ## [How to export all surfaces from layer in one time?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-export-all-surfaces-from-layer-in-one-time/195022)
**Author:** [@mchamberland](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mchamberland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-export-all-surfaces-from-layer-in-one-time/195022 "2022-04-05T09:20:02Z")
Hii everyone, I’m searching a way (or a plugin) to export all the surfaces of each different layer of a model in one time. At work, we often model building with different wall of window type. We need after to select ea… --- ## [Match Subcomponent to Parent Component's Tag Automatically](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/match-subcomponent-to-parent-components-tag-automatically/192972)
**Author:** [@ttindall](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ttindall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/match-subcomponent-to-parent-components-tag-automatically/192972 "2022-03-17T17:12:17Z")
Is there a way to have a subcomponent match the parent component’s layer automatically? --- ## [How to change color of several layers at once](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-change-color-of-several-layers-at-once/110258)
**Author:** [@botomup](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/botomup)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-change-color-of-several-layers-at-once/110258 "2022-03-10T18:38:44Z")
hello everybody, I’m looking for a plugin that could change the color of several layers at once. I often import CAD in my models that are usualy mades with a lot of layers. those layers have their own color organizatio… --- ## [Can we maintain the name "Tags" in both Sketchup & Layout?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-we-maintain-the-name-tags-in-both-sketchup-layout/186654)
**Author:** [@sketchupguru](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sketchupguru)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-we-maintain-the-name-tags-in-both-sketchup-layout/186654 "2022-01-17T03:56:51Z")
Hi, It’s confusing to call ‘layers’ as ‘tags’ in Sketchup. And then keep the name as ‘layers’ in Layout. I think it makes more sense to keep the same name for both Sketchup & Layout, so that they feel more consistent. --- ## [Can't delete tags - Bug?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-delete-tags-bug/186219)
**Author:** [@LukasM](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LukasM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-delete-tags-bug/186219 "2022-01-10T12:18:26Z")
If I delete one or more tags from the tag panel and save the document, the tags are there again the next time I open the document. Can’t get rid of it. --- ## [Tag vs Layers for Outliner Visibility](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tag-vs-layers-for-outliner-visibility/154710)
**Author:** [@JADWZ](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JADWZ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tag-vs-layers-for-outliner-visibility/154710 "2021-11-02T01:31:10Z")
I’ve been using Sketchup for a few years, and only recently switched from 2019 to 2021 and am somewhat stuck in managing tags compared to how I used to manage layers and was wondering if its possible to affect visibility… --- ## [Sketchup layers and associated colors do not export to CAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-layers-and-associated-colors-do-not-export-to-cad/177698)
**Author:** [@travis2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/travis2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-layers-and-associated-colors-do-not-export-to-cad/177698 "2021-10-11T22:53:15Z")
Does anyone have an efficient workflow for exporting Sketchup files into CAD where the layers are preserved and the color for each layer transfers? I run into the same problem each time I export from SU to CAD for consul… --- ## [The rectangles that I draw are no longer creating filled surfaces within their boundaries. Surfaces are randomly spread out](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-rectangles-that-i-draw-are-no-longer-creating-filled-surfaces-within-their-boundaries-surfaces-are-randomly-spread-out/177055)
**Author:** [@Ryan6](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Ryan6)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-rectangles-that-i-draw-are-no-longer-creating-filled-surfaces-within-their-boundaries-surfaces-are-randomly-spread-out/177055 "2021-09-30T23:16:36Z")
I am trying to make simple 3d building blocks however the rectangles that I draw are no longer creating filled surfaces within their boundaries. I cannot 3d the buildings in my model because the faces encroach on the lin… --- ## [How to move line/face/solid objects onto a different layer?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-move-line-face-solid-objects-onto-a-different-layer/175769)
**Author:** [@minhtran1092](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/minhtran1092)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-move-line-face-solid-objects-onto-a-different-layer/175769 "2021-09-17T17:12:01Z")
I’m using SketchUp Make 2017. I’m trying to copy and paste a drawing (of a cabinet and tabletop) from one layer (called “Sketch”) to another layer (“Sketch2”). I thought I pasted the drawing into Sketch2 layer but when … --- ## [Is there a Plugin to created a shortcut to quickly purge all layers / tags back to Layer 0 / Untagged?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-plugin-to-created-a-shortcut-to-quickly-purge-all-layers-tags-back-to-layer-0-untagged/124683)
**Author:** [@AlanHughes](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/AlanHughes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/is-there-a-plugin-to-created-a-shortcut-to-quickly-purge-all-layers-tags-back-to-layer-0-untagged/124683 "2021-07-18T11:01:37Z")
(I’m new to the recent change of naming from layers to tags so by habit for this post, I will refer to them as layers!) Part of my daily workflow involves importing 2D cad files (plans / elevations /sections etc.) and I… --- ## [\[code\] Set Layer Colors menu command example](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/code-set-layer-colors-menu-command-example/26231)
**Author:** [@DanRathbun](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DanRathbun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/code-set-layer-colors-menu-command-example/26231 "2016-06-08T18:36:24Z")
An example that creates two menu commands at the bottom of the “View” menu. It sets all layers whose name begins with “Demo” to red, “New” to gray, and any others to white. It saves the previous color settings, and add… --- ## [V2021 sketchup | modeling with tags | workflow](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/v2021-sketchup-modeling-with-tags-workflow/147761)
**Author:** [@kellie1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/kellie1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/v2021-sketchup-modeling-with-tags-workflow/147761 "2021-03-08T21:39:34Z")
A basic overview of how I work with tags, layers and outliner. --- ## [Help! - Hiding 1 tag (layer) also hides geometry which is assigned to another tag](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-hiding-1-tag-layer-also-hides-geometry-which-is-assigned-to-another-tag/155873)
**Author:** [@wanna](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/wanna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-hiding-1-tag-layer-also-hides-geometry-which-is-assigned-to-another-tag/155873 "2021-03-05T14:51:25Z")
Hello SketchUp community! This is my first ever thread so I might not be 100% spot on with the terminology but the issue that I have is that I am reorganising the groups & components in my model and I have a group assig… --- ## [Layer don't unhide (or content vanished)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layer-dont-unhide-or-content-vanished/34407)
**Author:** [@Gautier](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Gautier)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layer-dont-unhide-or-content-vanished/34407 "2020-12-24T17:28:37Z")
Hi there, Three layers (Cellar, Roof and basement) of my model show nothing after I toggle their visibility. I tried many things but still invisible. Not much a big model so “only” two hours vasted to recreate the layer… --- ## [Cutting components leave holes after their layers are made invisible](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cutting-components-leave-holes-after-their-layers-are-made-invisible/29338)
**Author:** [@masp](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/masp)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cutting-components-leave-holes-after-their-layers-are-made-invisible/29338 "2020-09-11T14:45:22Z")
This bug has actually been around for at least 4 years. I reported it in the sketchucation forums in early 2015: it was duplicated but then no further interest: I guess this is a more appropriate forum, so I’m reproduci… --- ## [Tags/Layers](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tags-layers/132755)
**Author:** [@dimity.vandiermen](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dimity.vandiermen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tags-layers/132755 "2020-08-04T23:54:57Z")
Hi, Im working on a windows and having trouble tagging components. Once I have selected floor or roof for example I am unable to click on the floor tag in the default tray. In my options menu/windows there is no tag/laye… --- ## [Help undoing my mistakes using Hide rather than Layers](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-undoing-my-mistakes-using-hide-rather-than-layers/129656)
**Author:** [@Carson](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Carson)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-undoing-my-mistakes-using-hide-rather-than-layers/129656 "2020-07-01T08:12:18Z")
So I’ve made a model for a house. I made the cardinal error hiding objects to control visibility within scenes. I’ve been slowly re organizing my model the proper way using Layers to control objects/components that are n… --- ## [SketchUp to CNC (2d layout and dxf layers)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-to-cnc-2d-layout-and-dxf-layers/129378)
**Author:** [@ibex](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ibex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-to-cnc-2d-layout-and-dxf-layers/129378 "2020-06-25T12:51:38Z")
TLDR - what’s the best way to produce a CNC layout in a DXF file with the machining components shown as individual DXF layers. I have built a furniture model in SketchUp 2017 that I want to have cut by a CNC workshop. T… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/layers/450.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=layers)