Creating & Removing Layers¶

As we have touched upon the basic concept about layers, we will introduce how to create and remove layers in this section. As introduced, there is an arrangement of layers in the Layers window, so the way you create the layers will depend on the type of project.

Layers window:

Layers menu:

Add Layer¶

1. Select Add New Layer from the Layers window or from the Layers menu .

Delete Layer¶

1. Choose the layer to be removed under the Layers window.
2. Select Delete Layer from the Layers window or from the Layers menu .

Duplicate Layer¶

1. Choose the layer to be duplicated under the Layers window.
2. Select Duplicate Layer from the Layers window or from the Layers menu .

Merge Layer Down¶

1. Choose the layer to be merged under the Layers window.
2. Move the layer using the arrow buttons to place it above the other layer you want to merge with in the Layers window.
3. Select Merge Layer Down from the Layers window or from the Layers menu .

Import File into Layer¶

1. Choose the layer you want to apply the imported image into under the Layers window.
2. Select Import From File... from the Layers menu.
3. Choose your file and select Open to apply.