> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://windows.help.formit.autodesk.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://windows.help.formit.autodesk.com/tool-library/layers.md).

# Layers

Use Layers to control the visibility of FormIt objects.

See Layers in action by following the [FormIt Primer](/formit-primer/part-i/control-visibility-with-layers.md).

## Creating and Naming Layers

In the Layers panel, you can create and name your Layers by clicking the "**+**" icon.

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You can double-click the name to rename the Layer, or toggle the visibility of its objects by checking and unchecking the left box. Use the right checkbox to lock and unlock layers. A Locked layer will still be visible but not selectable or editable.

## Managing Objects on Layers

Select objects in the canvas, then use the drop-down at the top of the Layers panel to indicate which Layer the selected objects should be placed on.

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FormIt does not have the concept of a "default" or "working layer." All new geometry will be created on "No Layer" and you'll need to reassign objects to Layers after they're generated.

You can right-click a Layer and choose "Select All Objects On Layer" to select all the geometry currently assigned to this Layer.

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You can also reorder the Layers in the panel by dragging and dropping them to a new position. Note that this has no impact on geometry visibility - this is purely an organizational tool in the panel.