The display of layers in 2D views, 3D views, and materials lists is controlled by layer set in the Layer Display Options dialog. See "Layer Display Options Dialog".
All layers with a check in the Disp column display in all views. Objects that are not displayed cannot be seen or selected. If you try to place or draw an object on a layer that is hidden, the program warns you and asks if you want to turn the layer on.
The Color, Style, and Size attributes given to the layer the object is on determines how an object appears in floor plan view.
Many objects, including all CAD and text objects, allow you to override the line style, color, and line weight for an individiual instance without changing its layer.
Layers showing an "M" in the Mat column are included in subsequently generated materials lists. This allows you to control the inclusion of objects in the Materials List on a layer-by-layer basis.
Some default layers, such as Patterns, do not generate materials and are not included by default. See "Controlling Object Display by Layer".
The overall content and organization of materials lists can be controlled in the Preferences dialog. See "Material List Panel".
To control the components that are included in a Materials List for a particular object, select the object and click the Components 
edit button. See "Components Dialog".
Objects on layers with a lock symbol in the Lock column are visible but cannot be selected. This prevents them from being accidentally changed.
Layers with objects that have been extensively edited and do not require further editing are good candidates for locking.
Locking a layer does not prevent the program from modifying the objects on that layer.
New objects cannot be drawn on a locked layer. If you lock a layer and then attempt to draw a new object on that layer, a warning asks you to unlock the layer.
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