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181. Layer Window Details

"Layer window" have a variety of features that can be applied to layers. As there are many features, there is a lot to remember, and it may take some time to learn how to use them all correctly. However, if you learn how to use these correctly, your efficiency will increase, and the quality of your illustrations and manga will also improve significantly.

Please refer to "About Layers" for more on layers.

Layer Window

①[ Layer Window ]: Open the Layer window.
②[ Selection Layer ]: This is the layer used when creating the selected range.
③[ Layer Display/Hide ]: Switches between display/hiding the folder or layer.
④[ Reorder Handle ]: By dragging the handle up or down, you can sort the display order of the folder or layer.
⑤[ Layer Folder ]: This enables you to collect multiple layers together into a folder.

See "Layer: Selection Layer" for details on the Selection Layer.
See "Layer: Layer Folders" for details on the Layer Folder.

⑥[ Clear Layer ]: Deletes the content drawn on to the layer. If the "Selected layer" is selected, the selected range is cleared.
⑦[ Invert Layer Color ]: This inverts the color and brightness of the layer. The color will complement the original color, and the light areas shall become dark. If the "Selected layer" is selected, this inverts the selected range.
⑧[ Move Layer ]: This can be used for moving, enlarging/shrinking, rotating, and changing the form of the layer.
⑨[ Invert Layer Horizontally ]: Rotates the layer left and right.
⑩[ Invert Layer Vertically ]: Rotates the layer up and down.
⑪[ Merge Layer Down ]: Merges the layer with the layer below it.
⑫[ Delete Layer ]: Deletes the layer.
⑬[ Edit Adjustment Layer ]: You can re-adjust the parameters of the adjustment layer.

See "Transform tool details" for details on the Move Layer.
See "Check by Reflecting Horizontally" for details on the Invert Layer Horizontally.
See "Let's Merge Layers" for details on the Merge Layer Down.

⑭[ Add Layer ]: Adds a blank layer.
⑮[ Import from Photo Library ]: Read image from photo library.
⑯[ Invert Canvas Horizontally ]: Rotates the canvas left or right. All layers are inverted left or right.
⑰[ Invert Canvas Vertically ]: Rotates the canvas up or down. All layers are inverted up or down.

⑱[ Clipping ]: Performs clipping on the layer below the selected layer.
⑲[ Alpha Lock ]: Enables you to edit only the opaque area of the layer. The opacity level of each of the pixels is maintained.

Alpha lock is not available for layer folders or vector layers.

⑳[ Opacity ]: Sets the opacity level of layer or folder.

Command Menu

①[ Menu ]: Opens the menu.
②[ Clear White (Grayscale) ]: Converts the layer to grayscale and makes the white areas transparent. Colors with white components have a lower level of opacity.
③[ Clear White (Color) ]: Makes the white areas transparent. Colors that include white elements have a lower level of opacity.
④[ Select Opacity ]: Creates a selection range for the opaque areas of the layer.
⑤[ Rename Layer (Folder) ]: Changes the name of the layer or folder.
⑥[ Rasterize ]: Convert the vector layer to a regular layer. Rasterizing allows you to draw with a brush or erase with an eraser.
⑦[ Save Layer as Transparent PNG (Layer or Folder) ]: Export and save the selected layer or folder as a transparent PNG image in your photo library.

See "Layer: Naming your layers to manage them" for details on the Rename Layer (Folder).
See "Layer: Rasterize" for details on the Rasterize.
See "Layer: Save Layer as Transparent PNG command" for details on the Save Layer as Transparent PNG (Layer or Folder).

Add Special Layer Menu

①[ Add Special Layer ]: Opens the menu.
②[ Add Folder ]: Adds a blank layer folder.
③[ Add a vector layer ]: Add a vector layer.
④[ Add Adjustment Layer ]: Adds an adjustment layer.
⑤[ Duplicate Folder (Layer) ]: Duplicates the selected layer (folder). It will be displayed as "Duplicate Folder" when a folder is selected.
⑥[ Add Layer from Folder ]: Merges and adds layers within the selected folder. This item is only displayed when the layer folder is selected.
⑦[ Add Layer from Canvas ]: Merges and adds all layers.

See "Layer: Layer Folders" for details on the Add Folder.
See "Adjustment Layer" for details on the Add Adjustment Layer.
See "Layer: Add Layer from Canvas" for details on the Add Layer from Canvas.

Background Row

①[ Background Color ]: Sets the background color of the canvas.
②[ Transparent Background (Light) ]: Sets the canvas background to transparent (light).
③[ Transparent Background (Dark) ]: Sets the canvas background to transparent (dark).
④[ Paper Canvas ]: Sets the paper texture of the canvas background.

See "Apply Canvas Papers to your canvas" for details on the Paper Canvas.

Blending Mode List

①[ Blending Mode ]: Sets the blend mode of the layer.
②[ Screentone ]: Applies the screen tone to the layer.

See "Blend mode details" for details on the blend mode.
See "Layers: Screentone" for details on the Screentone.

Floating Layer Window

The Floating Layer window is a feature that allows you to always keep the Layer window displayed on the canvas screen as you do your drawing. (This feature is only available on tablet devices and PCs.)

Open the ①[Layer Window]. Tap the ②[Floating Window button] or drag the ③[Move Bar] to display the Floating Layer window.

You can adjust its position by dragging the ④[Move Bar].

You can adjust the size by dragging the ⑤[bottom right corner] of the Floating Layer window.

You can also resize it by dragging the bottom left corner, left, bottom and right edges of the window.

You can hide it by tapping the ⑥[Close button].

Chapter

  1. 01.
    Introduction
  2. 02.
    Start Creating an Artwork
  3. 03.
    Toolbar and Tool Selection
  4. 04.
    Do Your Draft Sketch by Hand
  5. 05.
    About Layers
  6. 06.
    Let's Trace
  7. 07.
    Undo and Eraser
  8. 08.
    Fine Tuning Using the Lasso tool
  9. 09.
    Check by Reflecting Horizontally
  10. 10.
    Select Colors in the Color window
  11. 11.
    Use Color Fill for the Undercoat
  12. 12.
    Turn Clipping On
  13. 13.
    Making a Gradation (Shading)
  14. 14.
    Select a color from the canvas or layer
  15. 15.
    Set the Time before Quick Eyedropper Starts
  16. 16.
    Create Highlights and Shadows
  17. 17.
    Paste a Texture
  18. 18.
    Let's Merge Layers
  19. 19.
    Sign Your Artwork
  20. 20.
    View Your Artwork
  21. 21.
    Post Your Artwork
  22. 22.
    Share Your Artwork
  23. 23.
    Open your ibisPaint data in Clip Studio Paint
  24. 24.
    Premium Membership / Ad Removal Upgrade (for iPhone/iPad, Android)
  25. 25.
    Premium Membership / Pro Upgrade (for Windows, Mac)
  26. 26.
    Synchronizing the artworks on your device with Cloud Storage
  27. 27.
    Save the past state of an Artwork as an IPV file
  28. 28.
    Rearrange artworks
  29. 29.
    Artworks Folder Feature
  30. 30.
    Make custom brush
  31. 31.
    Create Original Brush Patterns
  32. 32.
    Installing and Exporting the Custom Brush
  33. 33.
    Release a Custom Brush to the Online Gallery
  34. 34.
    Brush Export and Import
  35. 35.
    Search For Brushes
  36. 36.
    Display images to use as reference
  37. 37.
    Add Color to the Analog Image using Multiply
  38. 38.
    Stabilizer
  39. 39.
    Layer: Clipping is convenient
  40. 40.
    Layer: Changing the color with Alpha Lock
  41. 41.
    Layer: Let's try using Screen Tone
  42. 42.
    Layer: Selection Layer
  43. 43.
    Layer: Save Layer as Transparent PNG command
  44. 44.
    Layer: Naming your layers to manage them
  45. 45.
    Layer: Rasterize
  46. 46.
    Layer: Layer Folders
  47. 47.
    Layer: Folder Move/Transform
  48. 48.
    Layer: Add Layer from Canvas
  49. 49.
    Vector Layer
  50. 50.
    How to edit a brush shape
  51. 51.
    Contents Layer Selection
  52. 52.
    Apply Canvas Papers to your canvas
  53. 53.
    Display Grid on the Canvas
  54. 54.
    Export an Artwork (Save)
  55. 55.
    Export in CMYK (Save)
  56. 56.
    Save canvas as Transparent PNG
  57. 57.
    Make the background transparent with Eraser Bucket
  58. 58.
    Bucket Tool: Surrounding Fill / Surrounding Eraser
  59. 59.
    Putting texture to the floor with Perspective Form
  60. 60.
    Skirt with Mesh Form
  61. 61.
    Entering text with Text tool
  62. 62.
    Creating manga with Frame Divider tool
  63. 63.
    Enlarging the canvas with Canvas Size
  64. 64.
    Cutting off the canvas with Trim
  65. 65.
    Create a Manga Manuscript for Printing
  66. 66.
    Canvas creation with resolution (dpi) specification
  67. 67.
    Changing image resolution with Resize
  68. 68.
    Change canvas Color Mode
  69. 69.
    Output High-Resolution Images with AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  70. 70.
    AI Disturbance
  71. 71.
    Texture with Material tool
  72. 72.
    Cut, Copy, Paste
  73. 73.
    Ruler: Straight Ruler
  74. 74.
    Ruler: Circular Ruler
  75. 75.
    Ruler: Elliptical Ruler
  76. 76.
    Ruler: Radial Ruler
  77. 77.
    Ruler: Mirror Ruler
  78. 78.
    Ruler: Kaleidoscope Ruler
  79. 79.
    Ruler: Array Ruler
  80. 80.
    Ruler: Perspective Array Ruler
  81. 81.
    Drawing Tool: Straight Line
  82. 82.
    Drawing Tool: Rectangle
  83. 83.
    Drawing Tool:Circle
  84. 84.
    Drawing Tool:Ellipse
  85. 85.
    Drawing Tool:Regular Polygon
  86. 86.
    Drawing Tool:Bezier Curve
  87. 87.
    Drawing Tool:Polyline
  88. 88.
    Drawing Tool:Fill
  89. 89.
    Selection Area tool: Color Range
  90. 90.
    Selection Area tool: Expand/Contract Selection Area
  91. 91.
    Special: Liquify Pen
  92. 92.
    Special: Lasso Fill
  93. 93.
    Special: Lasso Eraser
  94. 94.
    Special: Copy Pen
  95. 95.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Brightness & Contrast
  96. 96.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Tone Curve
  97. 97.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Hue Saturation Lightness
  98. 98.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Color Balance
  99. 99.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Extract Line Drawing
  100. 100.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges (Handwriting)
  101. 101.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges
  102. 102.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Change Drawing Color
  103. 103.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Mono Color
  104. 104.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Grayscale
  105. 105.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Black & White
  106. 106.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Posterize
  107. 107.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Invert Color
  108. 108.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Gradation Map
  109. 109.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Levels Adjustment
  110. 110.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Replace Color
  111. 111.
    Filter (Blur): Gaussian Blur
  112. 112.
    Filter (Blur): Zooming Blur
  113. 113.
    Filter (Blur): Moving Blur
  114. 114.
    Filter (Blur):Spin Blur
  115. 115.
    Filter (Blur): Lens Blur
  116. 116.
    Filter (Blur): Mosaic
  117. 117.
    Filter (Blur): Unsharp Mask
  118. 118.
    Filter (Blur): Frosted Glass
  119. 119.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Both)
  120. 120.
    Filter (Style): Stained Glass
  121. 121.
    Filter (Style): Wet Edge
  122. 122.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Inner)
  123. 123.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Inner)
  124. 124.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Outer)
  125. 125.
    Filter (Style): Emboss
  126. 126.
    Filter (Style): Relief
  127. 127.
    Filter (Style): Waterdrop (Rounded)
  128. 128.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Outer)
  129. 129.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Outer)
  130. 130.
    Filter (Style): Satin
  131. 131.
    Filter (Style): Drop Shadow
  132. 132.
    Filter (Style): Extrude
  133. 133.
    Filter (Style): God Rays
  134. 134.
    Filter (Draw): Parallel Gradation
  135. 135.
    Filter (Draw): Concentric Gradation
  136. 136.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line Gradation
  137. 137.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line
  138. 138.
    Filter (Draw): Speed Line
  139. 139.
    Filter (Draw): Clouds
  140. 140.
    Filter (Draw): QR Code
  141. 141.
    Filter (AI): Watercolor Filter
  142. 142.
    Filter (AI): Background Removal
  143. 143.
    Filter (Artistic): Anime Background
  144. 144.
    Filter (Artistic): Manga Background
  145. 145.
    Filter (Artistic): Chromatic Aberration (Color Shift, RGB Shift)
  146. 146.
    Filter (Artistic): Glitch
  147. 147.
    Filter (Artistic): Noise
  148. 148.
    Filter (Artistic): Retro Game
  149. 149.
    Filter (Artistic): Chrome
  150. 150.
    Filter (Artistic): Bloom
  151. 151.
    Filter (Artistic): Cross Filter
  152. 152.
    Filter (Artistic): Sheer
  153. 153.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pixelate Crystalize
  154. 154.
    Filter (Pixelate): Hexagonal Pixelate
  155. 155.
    Filter (Pixelate): Square Pixelate
  156. 156.
    Filter (Pixelate): Triangular Pixelate
  157. 157.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pointillize
  158. 158.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Hexagonal)
  159. 159.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Square)
  160. 160.
    Filter (Transform): Expansion
  161. 161.
    Filter (Transform): Fisheye Lens
  162. 162.
    Filter (Transform): Sphere Lens
  163. 163.
    Filter (Transform): Wave
  164. 164.
    Filter (Transform): Ripple
  165. 165.
    Filter (Transform): Twirl
  166. 166.
    Filter (Transform): Polar Coordinates
  167. 167.
    Filter (Frame): Table
  168. 168.
    Filter (Frame): Blur Frame
  169. 169.
    Filter (Movie): Rain
  170. 170.
    Adjustment Layer
  171. 171.
    Create an animation
  172. 172.
    Manga Function: Let's create a manga manuscript
  173. 173.
    Manga Function: Master the Manga creation tools
  174. 174.
    Manga Function: Make Use of Materials
  175. 175.
    Manga Function: Publishing and Printing your Manga
  176. 176.
    Changing Devices & File Transfers
  177. 177.
    Settings window details
  178. 178.
    Change the Background Color of the Canvas
  179. 179.
    Details of Brush Parameters
  180. 180.
    Bucket tool details
  181. 181.
    Layer Window Details
  182. 182.
    Transform tool details
  183. 183.
    Blend mode details
  184. 184.
    View Menu details
  185. 185.
    How to upload transparent PNG onto X
  186. 186.
    Importing and exporting Photoshop files (PSD)
  187. 187.
    Posting Multiple Pages of Comic to the Online Gallery
  188. 188.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (iOS,iPadOS,Android versions)
  189. 189.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (Windows Version)
  190. 190.
    Display a Crosshair Symbol When Hovering the Stylus Pen
  191. 191.
    Set Up Palm Rejection
  192. 192.
    Use a Promo Code
  193. 193.
    Delete Account