158. 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.

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

①Clear Layer … Deletes the content drawn on to the layer. If the “Selected layer” is selected, the selected range is cleared.
② 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.
③Move Layer … This can be used for moving, enlarging/shrinking, rotating, and changing the form of the layer.
④Invert Layer Horizontally … Rotates the layer left and right.
⑤Invert Layer Vertically … Rotates the layer up and down.
⑥Merge Layer Down … Merges the layer with the layer below it.
⑦Delete Layer … Deletes the layer.

①Menu … Opens the menu.
②Clear White (Grayscale) … Converts the layer to grayscale and makes the white areas transparent. Colors with white components have a lower level of opacity.
③Clear White (Color) … Makes the white areas transparent. Colors that include white elements have a lower level of opacity.
④Select Opacity … Creates a selection range for the opaque areas of the layer.
⑤Rename Layer (Folder) … Changes the name of the layer or folder.
⑥Rasterize … Converts any “text layers”, “border layers”, and “shape layers” to normal layers. Once they are rasterized, you can draw additionally on it with a brush or delete with the eraser.
⑦Save Layer as Transparent PNG (Layer or Folder) … Export and save the selected layer or folder as a transparent PNG image in your photo library.

①Add Layer … Adds a blank layer.
②Import from Photo Library … Read image from photo library.
③Invert Canvas Horizontally … Rotates the canvas left or right. All layers are rotated left or right.
④Invert Canvas Vertically … Rotates the canvas up or down. All layers are rotated up or down.

①Add Special Layer … Opens the menu.
②Add Folder … Adds a blank layer folder.
③Duplicate Folder (Layer) … Replicates the selected folder. If a layer is selected, it replicates the layer.
④Add Layer from Folder … Merges and adds layers within the selected folder. This item is only displayed when the layer folder is selected.
⑤Add Layer from Canvas … Merges and adds all layers.

①Background Color … Sets the background color of the canvas.

①Transparent Background (Light) … Sets the canvas background to transparent (light).
②Transparent Background (Dark) … Sets the canvas background to transparent (dark).

①Paper Canvas … Sets the paper texture of the canvas background.

①Clipping … Performs clipping on the layer below the selected layer.
②Alpha Lock … Enables you to only edit the opaque area of the layer. The opacity level of each of the pixels is maintained.
③Opacity … Sets the layer and folder opacity level.

①Blending 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.

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