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  1. Timeline and layers
  2. Layer operations

Regular layer's operations

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New empty layer(s)

Use the New Layer button to create a new layer(s)

  • If we have only 1 selected layer, the new layer will be placed on top of the currently selected layer.

  • If we have multiple selected layers, a new empty layer will be placed on top of each selected layer.

  • If a folder is selected, a new empty layer will be added to the top of that folder's children.

Duplicate layer(s)

Use the Duplicate Layer button to duplicate selected layer(s).

  • If we have only 1 selected layer, the duplicate layer will be placed on top of the currently selected layer.

  • If we have multiple selected layers, a duplicate layer of each selected layer will be placed on top of them.

Alpha-lock

When a layer is alpha-locked, there will be a lock icon to the right of its name, we can tap this to unlock it.

Layer fx

There are cases where we want to apply some effect to our layer's content dynamically, meaning the effects automatically change when the layer's content changes. For that, we can use layer fx.

Pixquare supports 4 fxs at the moment: Color Overlay, Outline, Anti-aliasing, and Pattern overlay.

To apply the effect permanently to the layer, we can choose to rasterize the fxs.

Blend mode

Masking

If the selected layer is already a mask layer, selecting Masking will remove the masking property and make that layer a regular layer again.

Layer merge

If a layer has masks, the merge option will be available even if only 1 layer is selected in the contextual menu. Performing a merge for this layer will merge the masks into the main layer.

Content copy/cut

To toggle the alpha lock of a layer, , then select Alpha lock.

To set the blend mode of a layer, , select Blend mode, and then select the desired mode.

To set the masking property of a layer, , select Masking, and then select the type of desired masking.

Layers can be merged into a single layer. To merge 2 or more layers, select at least 2 layers, the will show up automatically with the option Merge, select it, and you're done.

Along with the layer contextual menu, a contextual menu will also appear at the bottom with 2 options: Copy and Cut.

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