"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.
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.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).
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.
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.
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.
The Floating Layer window is a feature that allows you to always keep the Layer window displayed on the canvas screen as you do your drawing. (This feature is only available for tablet and Windows devices.)
Open the ①[Layer Window]. Tap the ②[Floating Window button] or drag the ③[Move Bar] to display the Floating Layer window.
You can adjust its position by dragging the ④[Move Bar].
You can adjust the size by dragging the ⑤[bottom right corner] of the Floating Layer window.
You can also resize it by dragging the bottom left corner, left, bottom and right edges of the window.
You can hide it by tapping the ⑥[Close button].