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brettm26471765
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September 24, 2019
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Deleting multiple layers at the same time

  • September 24, 2019
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Hi all!

 

I have a question that I'm not sure is even possible. I am wanting to delete a bunch of layers that are the same colour at the same time. I'm using a Stock vector that has thousands of layers that need deleting. Is something like this possible without having to select each on individually?

 

Thanks for your help!

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    Correct answer tromboniator

    Are you talking about objects (all objects are contained within layers, and have a stacking order, but are not, strictly speaking, layers themselves) that are the same color, or the colors in which a layer displays paths, anchor point, and bounding boxes? If objects, select one object, then go to Select menu > Same > Fill Color, then Delete. If you are in fact talking about layers, go to Layers panel (Window > Layers) and cmd/ctrl-click on the layers that have the same color assigned toward the left of the panel, and drag to the trash can.

     

    Peter

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    tromboniator
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    tromboniatorCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 24, 2019

    Are you talking about objects (all objects are contained within layers, and have a stacking order, but are not, strictly speaking, layers themselves) that are the same color, or the colors in which a layer displays paths, anchor point, and bounding boxes? If objects, select one object, then go to Select menu > Same > Fill Color, then Delete. If you are in fact talking about layers, go to Layers panel (Window > Layers) and cmd/ctrl-click on the layers that have the same color assigned toward the left of the panel, and drag to the trash can.

     

    Peter

    brettm26471765
    Participant
    September 24, 2019
    you just saved me hours. thanks so much!
    tromboniator
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    Community Expert
    September 24, 2019

    You're welcome!

     

    Peter