Hide and Isolate Entities
Quick answer: HIDEOBJECTS, ISOLATEOBJECTS, and UNISOLATEOBJECTS hide, isolate, and restore entities directly, working at the entity level rather than the layer level like the layer utility commands do.
The Three Commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
HIDEOBJECTS |
Hides the selected entities |
ISOLATEOBJECTS |
Displays only the selected entities, hiding everything else |
UNISOLATEOBJECTS |
Brings back every previously hidden entity |
Where to Find Them
Does Hiding Persist?
OBJECTISOLATIONMODE controls whether a hidden or isolated state gets saved with the drawing or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between these commands and the layer utility commands like LAYOFF? These work directly on individual entities, regardless of layer. The layer utility commands instead change the state of an entire layer based on which entities you select.
Does hiding an entity persist if I close and reopen the drawing? That depends on OBJECTISOLATIONMODE, which controls whether hidden or isolated states are saved with the drawing.
How do I bring back everything I’ve hidden? Run UNISOLATEOBJECTS, it restores every entity previously hidden or isolated.
Can I access these commands from the Structure panel? Yes, they’re available in its right-click context menu, alongside the Hide/Show Entities and Access 3D toolbars.