Using Layers

You can add, copy, delete, rename, select, and hide layers. For more information, see the Layers Overview section.

Adding a Layer

You add layers to make it easier to select an individual element or groups of elements in the work area when you edit the graphic. Layers are especially useful when you use a background graphic in your work area.

To add a layer:

  1. In Graphics Editor, on the View menu, click Layers.
  2. In the Layers pane, on the Layers toolbar, click the New Layer button .
  3. In the layer list, double click the layer name and type the name of the layer.
  4. Press Enter.
  5. On the File menu, click Save.

Copying a Layer

You copy a layer to reuse it.

To copy a layer:

  1. In Graphics Editor, on the View menu, click Layers.
  2. In the Layers pane, right-click the layer you want to copy and then click Duplicate.

NOTE: The TGML layer cannot be copied.

In the Layers pane, the new layer is displayed at the bottom of the list with content identical to the content of the original layer. The new layer is automatically named Copy of [name of the original layer]. For example, Copy of Text layer.

Deleting a Layer

You delete a layer and all its contents if you no longer need it.

To delete a layer:

  1. In Graphics Editor, on the View menu, click Layers.
  2. In the Layers pane, right-click the layer you want to delete and then click Delete.

NOTE: The inherent TGML layer cannot be removed. Objects, components and groups in this layer are contents of the root level of the TGML object.

The selected layer is deleted from the layers list, and all its contents is removed from the work area.

Renaming a Layer

You can rename layers to make them easier to identify.

To rename a layer:

  1. In Graphics Editor, on the View menu, click Layers.
  2. In the Layers pane, click the layer name and then type a new name.

Selecting a Layer

You select a layer to perform an operation on it. You can only select and edit one layer at a time.

To select a layer:

  1. In Graphics Editor, on the View menu, click Layers.
  2. In the Layers pane, select the option button for the layer you want to edit.

NOTE: When you have selected a layer, all other layers will automatically be made inaccessible.

Hiding a Layer

You hide a layer to change the visibility property for the layer, and all its contents.

To hide a layer:

  1. In Graphics Editor, on the View menu, click Layers.
  2. In the Layers pane, clear the box in the eye icon column for the layer you want to hide.

NOTE: Selecting the box in the eye icon column displays the layer. It is not possible to hide the TGML layer.