Preferences Layers

See also: Layer Overview

Use Layers  The default is to use layers. That doesn't mean that you have to use them, only that they are there if you want them. Uncheck this box if you want to disable layers altogether, and eliminate the Layer item from the Main Menu. 

You will be prompted to re-start  the program after you turn the Layer feature off. This will assure that the default settings are in effect.

Make new Layers active on creation.

• You can elect to make each new layer active as soon as it's created, so new drawing elements will be assigned to the new layer.
• Or, you can elect not to do so.
• Or, you can elect to be asked each time.

Preserve layers on paste uncheck this if you want to assign all pasted drawing elements to the currently active layer. Check it to keep the original layer assignments (new layers will be made if they don't exist).