Copying layers changes layer name

Question

Hi there,
Im pretty good about naming my layers (and sublayers.) I find that when i copy and paste a layer, its being renamed. For example, I'll name a layer, "button_text_01" when i copy and paste that layer, InDesign renames it, "button_text_02" instead of something like, "button_text_01copy."
I use numbers as part of my naming convention but dont want ID doing it automatically. Is there a setting to change this?
thanks

Answer 1

David_3000 wrote:
… The search field would preferably work the same way as in a regular file search. That every layer that include the search criteria entered will appaer in a list, and then I can make a choice which layer to activate from that list …
A script for this requirement is somewhat more complex.
Unfortunately I have not got time for that.
But to find a layer by name, try this simple script (Please save the script in Illustrator script folder as LayerActivatedByName.jsx and restart Illustrator. Then the script is accessible via the menu.):
// LayerActivatedByName.jsx
// an open document is required
// only layers will be found - not sublayers and not pageItems
// http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1223629?tstart=0
// regards pixxxelschubser
var aDoc = app.activeDocument;
var myLayers = aDoc.layers;
var actName = prompt("Which layer should be active?","layer 1");
try {
    aDoc.activeLayer = myLayers.getByName (actName);
    redraw();
    actLayer = aDoc.activeLayer;
    actLayer.locked = false;
    actLayer.visible = true;
    redraw();
catch (e) {
    alert ("Layer "+actName+" not found")
You have to write the exact name of the layer (not sublayer and not page item!) in prompt. This layer will be unlocked, visible and active.