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Match Layer seQuential

'Match properties' is a useful command to apply a layer of one entity to another. It will however be the same layer. If you want to apply a layer sequence to entities you can use 'Match Layer Sequential'. First you will have to define the order; ascending or descending. Then you have to select an entity which is on the layer you want to start with. Automatically the command will take the next layer in your drawing. The entity you pick next will be placed to that layer. As soon as you pick that entity the command will take the next layer again and will apply it to the next entity you select. This goes on as long as you select entities or as long as there is a next layer.

Command summery

Entry:
MLQ
Applies to:
any
Effect:
Place every selected entity on the next layer in a predefined order
Tags:
ascending, descending, layer, match, name, sequence
Categories:
Managers
Suitability:
No additional suitability information
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