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title: "Work with DXF and DWG layers"
url: "https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/work-with-dxf-and-dwg-layers"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-07-10T18:39:08.078Z"
---

# Work with DXF and DWG layers

Show or hide individual layers in DXF and DWG drawings uploaded to the Documents tab.

## Toggle layers in a drawing

1.  Open a space and click the **Documents** tab.
2.  In the **Files** panel, find the DXF or DWG file, it shows a **Contains layers** tag.
3.  Click **Layers** next to the file to open the **Document Details** panel on the right.
4.  The panel lists all layers in the drawing, each with a colored dot and an eye icon.
5.  Click the **eye** icon next to any layer to toggle it on or off.

The drawing updates immediately.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/5e57dc37-055b-4088-9d72-b2b70afe73c1)

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## Tips and edge cases

-   Layer colors in the panel match the colors from the original file.
-   Hiding a layer is non-destructive and does not modify the file.
-   Layer visibility is per-user. Changes you make don't affect other collaborators' views.
-   If the **Layers** button isn't visible, the file may have uploaded as a flat image. Try re-uploading.
-   If the drawing appears blank after toggling layers, you may have hidden all layers. Turn them back on in the panel.

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## Related articles

-   [Use the Documents tab](https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/use-the-documents-tab)
-   [Manage document files](https://help.cadchat.com/en/article/manage-document-files)