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182. 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 for tablet and Windows devices.)

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.
    Prime Membership / Remove Ads Add-on (iOS,iPadOS,Android versions)
  25. 25.
    Prime Membership / Pro Add-on (Windows Version)
  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.
    Contents Layer Selection
  51. 51.
    Apply Canvas Papers to your canvas
  52. 52.
    Display Grid on the Canvas
  53. 53.
    Save canvas as Transparent PNG
  54. 54.
    Make the background transparent with Eraser Bucket
  55. 55.
    Bucket Tool: Surrounding Fill / Surrounding Eraser
  56. 56.
    Putting texture to the floor with Perspective Form
  57. 57.
    Skirt with Mesh Form
  58. 58.
    Entering text with Text tool
  59. 59.
    Creating manga with Frame Divider tool
  60. 60.
    Enlarging the canvas with Canvas Size
  61. 61.
    Cutting off the canvas with Trim
  62. 62.
    Create a Manga Manuscript for Printing
  63. 63.
    Canvas creation with resolution (dpi) specification
  64. 64.
    Changing image resolution with Resize
  65. 65.
    Change canvas Color Mode
  66. 66.
    Output High-Resolution Images with AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  67. 67.
    AI Disturbance
  68. 68.
    Texture with Material tool
  69. 69.
    Cut, Copy, Paste
  70. 70.
    Ruler: Straight Ruler
  71. 71.
    Ruler: Circular Ruler
  72. 72.
    Ruler: Elliptical Ruler
  73. 73.
    Ruler: Radial Ruler
  74. 74.
    Ruler: Mirror Ruler
  75. 75.
    Ruler: Kaleidoscope Ruler
  76. 76.
    Ruler: Array Ruler
  77. 77.
    Ruler: Perspective Array Ruler
  78. 78.
    Drawing Tool: Straight Line
  79. 79.
    Drawing Tool: Rectangle
  80. 80.
    Drawing Tool:Circle
  81. 81.
    Drawing Tool:Ellipse
  82. 82.
    Drawing Tool:Regular Polygon
  83. 83.
    Drawing Tool:Bezier Curve
  84. 84.
    Drawing Tool:Polyline
  85. 85.
    Drawing Tool:Fill
  86. 86.
    Selection Area tool: Color Range
  87. 87.
    Selection Area tool: Expand/Contract Selection Area
  88. 88.
    Special: Liquify Pen
  89. 89.
    Special: Lasso Fill
  90. 90.
    Special: Lasso Eraser
  91. 91.
    Special: Copy Pen
  92. 92.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Brightness & Contrast
  93. 93.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Tone Curve
  94. 94.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Hue Saturation Lightness
  95. 95.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Color Balance
  96. 96.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Extract Line Drawing
  97. 97.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges (Handwriting)
  98. 98.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges
  99. 99.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Change Drawing Color
  100. 100.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Mono Color
  101. 101.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Grayscale
  102. 102.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Black & White
  103. 103.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Posterize
  104. 104.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Invert Color
  105. 105.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Gradation Map
  106. 106.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Levels Adjustment
  107. 107.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Replace Color
  108. 108.
    Filter (Blur): Gaussian Blur
  109. 109.
    Filter (Blur): Zooming Blur
  110. 110.
    Filter (Blur): Moving Blur
  111. 111.
    Filter (Blur):Spin Blur
  112. 112.
    Filter (Blur): Lens Blur
  113. 113.
    Filter (Blur): Mosaic
  114. 114.
    Filter (Blur): Unsharp Mask
  115. 115.
    Filter (Blur): Frosted Glass
  116. 116.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Both)
  117. 117.
    Filter (Style): Stained Glass
  118. 118.
    Filter (Style): Wet Edge
  119. 119.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Inner)
  120. 120.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Inner)
  121. 121.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Outer)
  122. 122.
    Filter (Style): Emboss
  123. 123.
    Filter (Style): Relief
  124. 124.
    Filter (Style): Waterdrop (Rounded)
  125. 125.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Outer)
  126. 126.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Outer)
  127. 127.
    Filter (Style): Satin
  128. 128.
    Filter (Style): Drop Shadow
  129. 129.
    Filter (Style): Extrude
  130. 130.
    Filter (Style): God Rays
  131. 131.
    Filter (Draw): Parallel Gradation
  132. 132.
    Filter (Draw): Concentric Gradation
  133. 133.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line Gradation
  134. 134.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line
  135. 135.
    Filter (Draw): Speed Line
  136. 136.
    Filter (Draw): Clouds
  137. 137.
    Filter (Draw): QR Code
  138. 138.
    Filter (AI): Watercolor Filter
  139. 139.
    Filter (AI): Auto Paint
  140. 140.
    Filter (AI): Background Removal
  141. 141.
    Filter (Artistic): Anime Background
  142. 142.
    Filter (Artistic): Manga Background
  143. 143.
    Filter (Artistic): Chromatic Aberration (Color Shift, RGB Shift)
  144. 144.
    Filter (Artistic): Glitch
  145. 145.
    Filter (Artistic): Noise
  146. 146.
    Filter (Artistic): Retro Game
  147. 147.
    Filter (Artistic): Chrome
  148. 148.
    Filter (Artistic): Bloom
  149. 149.
    Filter (Artistic): Cross Filter
  150. 150.
    Filter (Artistic): Sheer
  151. 151.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pixelate Crystalize
  152. 152.
    Filter (Pixelate): Hexagonal Pixelate
  153. 153.
    Filter (Pixelate): Square Pixelate
  154. 154.
    Filter (Pixelate): Triangular Pixelate
  155. 155.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pointillize
  156. 156.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Hexagonal)
  157. 157.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Square)
  158. 158.
    Filter (Transform): Expansion
  159. 159.
    Filter (Transform): Fisheye Lens
  160. 160.
    Filter (Transform): Sphere Lens
  161. 161.
    Filter (Transform): Wave
  162. 162.
    Filter (Transform): Ripple
  163. 163.
    Filter (Transform): Twirl
  164. 164.
    Filter (Transform): Polar Coordinates
  165. 165.
    Filter (Frame): Table
  166. 166.
    Filter (Frame): Blur Frame
  167. 167.
    Filter (Movie): Rain
  168. 168.
    Adjustment Layer
  169. 169.
    Create an animation
  170. 170.
    Manga Function: Let's create a manga manuscript
  171. 171.
    Manga Function: Master the Manga creation tools
  172. 172.
    Manga Function: Make Use of Materials
  173. 173.
    Manga Function: Publishing and Printing your Manga
  174. 174.
    Switching devices / transferring data (with Dropbox)
  175. 175.
    Switching devices / transferring data (with SD card on Android)
  176. 176.
    Switching devices / transferring data (with PC on iOS)
  177. 177.
    Model change / Transfer (Backup settings)
  178. 178.
    Settings window details
  179. 179.
    Change the Background Color of the Canvas
  180. 180.
    Details of Brush Parameters
  181. 181.
    Bucket tool details
  182. 182.
    Layer Window Details
  183. 183.
    Transform tool details
  184. 184.
    Blend mode details
  185. 185.
    View Menu details
  186. 186.
    How to upload transparent PNG onto X
  187. 187.
    Importing and exporting Photoshop files (PSD)
  188. 188.
    Posting Multiple Pages of Comic to the Online Gallery
  189. 189.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (iOS,iPadOS,Android versions)
  190. 190.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (Windows Version)
  191. 191.
    Display a Crosshair Symbol When Hovering the Stylus Pen
  192. 192.
    Set Up Palm Rejection
  193. 193.
    Use a Promo Code
  194. 194.
    Delete Account