Note that the canvas may be enlarged to accommodate new the image size if it is larger than the current canvas. This happens automatically as required. When invoked, the command opens a file selector dialog to allow a file to be chosen. Once a file is selected, the image is imported into the current image as a new layer or layers.

This command allows one or more external image files to be imported as one or more new layers. This has the same functionality as checking and unchecking the layer visibility checkbox. Swaps the layer visibility state between visible and hidden (and back again). Takes the active layer and combines or merges it into the layer immediately below it in the Layers Window list. This makes an exact copy of the active layer, including its contents, attributes and properties. The new layer will be named uniquely following the pattern described above (see Add New Layer). This deletes the active layer from the image. As all images must have at least one layer, the last remaining layer cannot be deleted.

It is possible (and highly recommended) to change the default name to accurately reflect the contents of the layer (see Layer Properties below). New layers are filled with transparent black pixels (i.e. X denotes the layer number - hence it is always a unique identifier. This adds a new, completely transparent layer to the image immediately above the active layer. The new layer will be given a generic name 'Layer X' by default. Layers Menuįor an in-depth discussion of layers and layering concepts, see the Working with Layers section. Many of these actions have keyboard shortcuts. Some are also present as icons located at the bottom of the Layers Window. The commands in this menu only affect the active layer, as chosen in the Layers Window. Revision Date: 15 January 2023 Layers Menu

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