LYRCUR-bgol (Move Selection to Current Layer)

Command Type: AutoLISP routine (works in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD and most AutoLISP-compatible CAD platforms)
Developed by: BGol Community, bgol.in

Inspired by the general concept of command-line layer-reassignment utilities used in CAD drafting. This is an original, independently written routine, new file name, new command name, new source code, created so the CAD community has a free, editable, open-source alternative.

Overview

LCX moves every selected entity onto the drawing's current (active) layer in one command, no need to open the layer dropdown in the ribbon.

How to Use

1. Load LYRCUR-bgol.lsp into your CAD session (drag-and-drop the file onto the drawing window, or use the APPLOAD command).
2. Set whichever layer you want as the current/active layer.
3. Type LCX at the command line and press Enter.
4. Select the entities you want moved onto that layer.
5. Press Enter to finish, all selected entities switch to the current layer immediately, including their layer-assigned color.

Why Use It

• Keyboard-only workflow, change entity layers without moving focus to the ribbon's layer dropdown.
• Speed, faster for command-line-oriented users.
• Simplicity, a quick select-and-run operation for a very common drafting task.

Where to Use It

• Moving entities drawn on the wrong layer onto the correct one.
• Consolidating scattered entities onto a standard working layer.
• Any workflow where command-line efficiency beats mouse-driven ribbon interaction.

Notes

• Works on any selectable entity type.
• Uses the standard CLAYER system variable to determine the target layer, whatever layer is active when you run the command.
• Source code is fully open, feel free to study, modify, and redistribute it under the same open, free-for-all spirit.

Credits

Developed and shared for the CAD community by BGol Community. Website: https://bgol.in/ Free and open-source, use it, modify it, share it, for personal or commercial work alike.