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Working with Multiple Layers
When a document has more
than one layer, you can
choose the layer you wish to
edit by selecting it. The
currently selected layer is
shown in blue in the Layers
list, and is the active layer;
newly created objects will be
added to this layer, and the
objects in this layer can be
selected and modied. To
select a dierent layer, simply
click on it in the Layers list.
Layers can be toggled
between hidden and visible
using the visibility checkbox
(to the left of the layer’s
thumbnail).
Duplicating Layers
At times it can be useful to create an exact duplicate of an existing layer, including copies of
the objects within that layer. To duplicate a layer, choose ’Duplicate Layer’ from the layers
action menu ( ), or Arrange > Duplicate Layer from the menu bar.
Deleting Layers
To delete the currently selected layer, click on the ‘Delete
Layer’ button ( ). This will remove the layer and all of its
objects.
Arranging Layers
You can change the order of a layer by dragging it to a new
position in the Layers list. Click and drag the layer you’d like to
move, and drop it in a new position. While dragging, a blue
indicator line will show the destination of the dragged layer.
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A common example for using multiple layers is tracing an
imported image. When tracing, it can be helpful to draw in a
layer on top of the image. Toggling the visibility of the image
layer underneath can then be used to occasionally check the
current progress of the drawing.
