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172. 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.

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