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Layers are a convenient way to organize the elements of your design for easy access and editing. Think of layers as sheets of acetate stacked one on top of another. Where there is no image on a layer, you can see through it to the layers below. Behind all of the layers is the Substrate and the Trash Layer.
The layer at the bottom of the Layers tab is the bottom layer of your design, and the layer at the top of the tab is the topmost layer in the stack.
The layer that is highlighted in the Layers tab is called the Active layer. At any given time, one of the layers must be active.
By default, each new design that you open has the following layers:
Substrate Layer |
Represents the surface on which your design might be applied. You cannot delete, copy, or edit the substrate layer. However, you can move it to a different location in the stack, or hide it from view. |
Grid Layer |
The Grid layer is placed immediately on top of the substrate layer. Use the grid to help you position objects in the drawing area. (See Ruler and Grid for more information.) |
Guide Layer |
The Guide layer contains the drawing Guides. (See Guides for more information.) |
Trash Layer |
The Trash layer contains the objects that were deleted from your document. This layer allows you to recover objects that were accidentally deleted. (See Deleting Objects for more information.) |
Layer 1, 2, 3... |
These layers contain the actual objects that were created in your document. You can have as many layers as you like for each design. |
The layer that is highlighted in the Layers tab is called the Current layer. At any given time, one of the layers must be active.
When a layer with a disabled Edit property is active, most of the editing tools and commands will not be available.
When you right-click on any layer, a menu is displayed. Adjust the following parameters:
New Layer |
A new layer is created. The new layer will be added above the active layer. |
Delete Layer |
The active layer is deleted. |
Duplicate Layer |
A copy of the active layer is created. The new layer will be added above the active layer. |
Rename |
Changes the name of the active layer. |
Properties |
Shows the properties for the active layer. (See Showing Layer Names for how to determine which layer you are working with.) |
You can also click the buttons on the top of the DesignEditor - Layer tab to perform some of the above commands:
New Layer |
Delete Layer |
Duplicate Layer |
Empty Trash |
