Layer Window

The Layer Window lets you manage the layers.

Blending ModeThe Blending Mode controls how pixels in the image are affected by a painting or editing tool. Choose from the Mode pop-up menu.

A.Normal
B.Multiply
C.Screen
D.Overlay

The default blending mode in a newly created layer is Normal. Changing the blending mode affects on the appearance of the image. Try these many blending modes to see the difference.

Protect AlphaProtect Layer Mask info and prevent from drawing on the transparent area.
Create Clipping MaskClip the current layer with the underneath layer (= base layer).
Lock LayerLock the selected layer to prevent from editing.

OpacityChange the layer opacity.

New Layer
Layer Mask
New Folder
Delete

Layer

Show the thumbnail, layer name, opacity, and blending mode. The active (= selected) layer is highlighted in blue.

Layer DisplayLayer is visible when the icon is visible. Layer is invisible when the icon is invisible. Switch the layer display status by clicking on the icon.
Layer LinkThe brush icon indicates the active layer, and the chain icon indicates the layers are linked. Switch the layer link status by clicking on the icon.
Layer MaskShow the Layer Mask Preview and link status.
Outside Layer Display AreaThis icon appears when there is an image outside the displayed area.
Layer PropertyThe wheel icon indicates the active layer. Layer Property appears by click.