How to remove imported layers from ultiboard general layers property

I imported several .DXF layers into a project some time ago and now they always appear in the default configuration of every new project. I have tried unsuccessfully to de-select them and set that to the default, but they always pop up again. How can I remove them when there is no facility for doing so in the properties page?
Thanks, Tod
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Hi Tod,
I think what happened is you imported the DXF layers into a project, then saved the PCB properties as defaults, which then saved the imported DXF layers as defaults. To remove these layers, you need to delete your configuration file, which is where the default settings are stored. This will also reset your user interface and all default settings you have previously stored.
Just follow the instructions here: http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/2719D00E36A4D53A8625721300685B3F
I have also created a defect (D116800) because it should be possible to remove these custom layers without resetting your configuration.
Message Edited by GarretF on 01-11-2010 08:25 AM
Garret
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National Instruments
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2. *Transfer your database* Replace the default iTunes folder on your new Mac with the iTunes folder from your old Mac by transferring the entire folder. When asked if you wish to replace the existing iTunes, do so.
3. *Get the media library* If you keep your music in the default iTunes Music folder contained in the iTunes folder, then you have already performed this step. If not, transfer your music folder from you old Mac to wherever you wish for it to reside on your new Mac.
4. *Set up iTunes* Unless you already started modifying preferences in iTunes on the new Mac, when you launch iTunes you should see your music library just as you did on your old Mac.
a. If your library is in the default location, ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes music folder, iTunes will begin rebuilding your library after it launches. Once that process is completed, you should see your library with playlists and folders intact.
b. If your library is in an alternate location, you will see an empty library, but you should see your playlists and folders, albeit filled with broken links. Go to the Advanced tab in iTunes’ preferences and change the location of the iTunes Music folder to the location of your transferred music library. iTunes will begin rebuilding your library from the alternate folder. Once that process is completed your library should be just as it was on your old Mac.
5. *Keep your library consolidated* To insure that any new media that you add to iTunes stays with your main library when you add content to iTunes make sure the “Copy files” preference is enabled. If the “Copy files” preference is disabled then any content that does not come from the iTunes Store or ripped CDs that you add to your iTunes library will remain in the location where the content was originally placed.
Hopefully this helps you better understand how iTunes works and why simply transferring your media files results in a loss of your library’s structure.

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