Layer Sets

  1. When you have created a number of layers it can become difficult to work on them.  Confusion can be reduced by making sure every layer is named appropriately, and sometimes by grouping layers together in a Layer Set.  This acts simply like a folder that can be opened to reveal the layers inside it, or closed to conserve space on the layers panel.
  2. Create a Layer Set (3rd icon from left under layers panel) preferably near to the layers that are going in to it.
  3. Initially it will be created with the name Set 1.  Right click the name, choose Layer Set Properties, rename it something meaningful, give it a colour if you like (this is merely the colour on the panel) and click OK.
  4. The layer set will automatically be created with a layer mode of Pass Through.  Leave it set at this
  5. The small triangle on the left will be pointing to the right indicating that the set is OPEN.  Click it so that it points downward indicating that it is closed.
  6. You are now ready to drop the layers in.  Grab a layer on its layer icon (not a mask icon) and, holding the mouse button down, drag it to the set and drop it on the small folder icon.  The layer should disappear inside the folder.  You can check it’s in by clicking the triangle to open the folder.  Repeat now for other layers.  It’s not essential to have the folder closed when adding layers.
  7. You can work on layers inside the set in the normal way.