> The textclass would be private to the document, actually. I even > wonder whether the layout file should be _included_ in the LyX file.
This is a good idea, and should be seriously considered. Inclusion of a .layout file has at least the following advantages 1. No separate .layout file to worry about. :-) 2. Allow individualization of layout for a document. (The preamble part of layout should be re-considered.) 3. A lyx file can always be opened and edited. 4. Make lyx more like the mainstream word processors where a file can be created from a template, but does not rely on that template. More may be added, and I am definitely support this idea. Bo