Layers

Unit objectives Create layers, assign objects to layers, duplicate layers, and view layers in different modes Lock, unlock, merge, hide, and remove layers

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Topic A
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Topic A: Working with layers Topic B: Manipulating layers

Layers panel
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Layer in Preview mode Locked layer

Active layer Layer in Keyline mode

Unlocked layer

Objects on a checked layer are visible

Objects on the layer below this separator appear dimmed on the screen and do not print

Activity A-1
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Exploring the Layers panel

Create and name layers

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1. In the Layers panel, click Options and choose New 2. Double-click Layer-1 3. Type the new name and press Enter

Activity A-2
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Creating a layer

Assign an object to a layer

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1. Select the object 2. Click the layer name in the panel

Activity A-3
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Assigning objects to a layer

Duplicate layers
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1. Select the layer in the Layers panel 2. Click the button on the right to view the options and choose Duplicate 3. Type the new name and press Enter

Activity A-4
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Duplicating a layer

View layers
1. To view a layer in Keyline mode, click the shaded circle to the left of the layer name 2. To view a layer in Preview mode, click the circle that is not shaded and appears to the left of the layer name

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Activity A-5
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Viewing layers in Preview and Keyline drawing mode

Topic B
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Topic A: Working with layers Topic B: Manipulating layers

Locking and unlocking layers

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To lock a layer, click the open lock icon to the left of the layer name To unlock a layer, click the closed lock icon to the left of the layer name

Activity B-1
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Locking and unlocking layers

Merging layers
Select consecutive layers by holding Shift key and clicking each layer or elect layers at random by holding Ctrl key and clicking each layer. Then, in the Layers panel, click Options and choose Merge Selected Layers

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Activity B-2
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Merging layers

Hiding and removing layers

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You can hide a layer by clicking this check mark on the left side of the layer name To remove a layer, select the layer, click Options and choose Remove

Activity B-3
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Hiding and removing a layer

Unit summary
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Created layers, assigned objects to layers, duplicated layers, and viewed layers in different modes Locked, unlocked, merged, hide, and removed layers