Layers Panel

Learn the basics of the Layers feature.

What is Layer?

Layer is a unique digital feature that allows you to draw images in sections, like layering transparent film.

Using layers

Start by learning the basics of using layers.

Open the layers panel

Click the icon in the command bar to open the layers panel.

Adding layers

Click on the icon in the layers panel to add layers.

A window for selecting additional layers will appear. Click on the layer you want.
The basic types of layers are as follows.

・Color layers： Use if you are drawing work in free colors. (Basically this is sufficient)
・Select images to add： You can add images from your devices as layers.
・Take a photo to add： You can take photos using the camera functions on your devices and add them as layers. (Camera will be activated)
・Folders： Folders can be added to layers to help organize multiple layers.

Switching layers for drawing

You can switch layers for drawing by clicking on the layers that are not selected in the layers panel.
The currently selected layer is highlighted and the icon appears on the right.

Changing the order of layers

To change the order of layers, click on the icons in the layers panel with the layer you want to change selected.

Click the icon to switch with the layer above the selected layer.
Click the icon to switch with the layer below the selected layer.

Deleting layers

To delete layers, click on the icon in the layers panel with the layer you want to delete selected.

Using layer functions

Finally, learn the basics of useful functions for layers.

Opacity

Opacity allows you to change the transparency of layers.
As the opacity value increases, the layer becomes more visible. As the opacity value decreases, the layer becomes transparent.

Protect Alpha

Protect Alpha allows you to lock or modify the blank (unpainted) area of the layer.
By enabling Protect Alpha, you will not be able to draw new illustrations on the blank area, and by disabling it, you will be able to draw.

Clipping

By enabling Clipping, illustrations drawn on top of a layer will only show the area that overlaps a layer below the layer you have painted on.
Clipping can be enabled by turning it on and disabled by turning it off.

Draft Layer

Applying the Draft Layer option to a layer will hide that layer when you save the artwork in file formats other than mdp by rasterizing or “Save As…”.
Turn on to enable the Draft Layer, off to disable it.