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The Layer Mini Bar in TwistedBrush abuts the left vertical path of the workspace, as shown below. The top 31 layers are transparent. The bottom layer is opaque. The transparent layers can be moved up or down, created, or deleted. The bottom layer–-called the Background Layer--remains fixed. It is the foundation block of each sketchbook page.
Even though the Layer Mini Bar shows “just” 32 layers, you are free to exceed this amount while creating a painting. If your project requires more layers and your computer’s memory can handle the extra load, you can use more than 100 layers!
Note: To use a large amount of layers in one project, you will need to merge some of them from time to time. See the “Merging Layers” section in this User Guide for information about this process.
The stacking order of the layer slots determines what part of an image dominates other parts visually. The highest layer in the stack is the top layer of the image. In essence, you look through it, down to underlying layers. When doing so, it is important to remember that the painted areas on the top layer will prevent you from seeing what is in the same section on the lower layers. This is because painted areas consume transparency for the layer that holds the paint. Painted areas become opaque, although their opacity level can be altered. To see what is on an underlying layer--beneath the painted region of a top layer--simply hide the upper layer. See the “Making A Layer Invisible” section in this User Guide for information about this process.
Using Pop-Up Menus
Pop-up menus contain commonly used features. When you right-click atop an empty layer, these options are at your fingertips:
When you right-click atop an active layer, these options become available:
If you need more options, the full Layer Panel can be toggled at the bottom of both pop-up menus.
Copy and graphics for this page were contributed by TwistedBrush member shutterbuggy ~Rita.
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