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Layer Visibility Tool

What it Does​

Shows or hides layers. A layer is like a sheet of tracing paper that holds part of your drawing. Hiding a layer takes it out of view in the workspace without deleting anything.

Use this when part of your drawing is in the way and you want to see the rest clearly.

🧠Memorization

Changes to visibility are not memorized.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Layer Visibility icon
  2. Select a layer in the list to hide it, or to show it again if it is hidden. Its color changes to match
  3. Repeat for any other layers
  4. Select Close to keep your changes

To change the active layer without leaving the tool, select Select Active Layer instead of Close. Then select the layer you want and select Switch. The visibility changes you have made so far are kept at the same time. See Select Active Layer.

Color Coding System​

  • Default - visible layer displayed in the workspace
  • Hidden - layer contents are not displayed in the workspace
  • Active - new items are added to this layer
  • Active Hidden - new items are added to this layer, but you cannot see them in the workspace
info

This list shows every layer, including image, layout, grading and pro-number layers. Hidden layers are not deleted. They can be shown again at any time.

tip

If a layer shows in red, you are drawing on a layer you cannot see. Show it, or make another layer active.