Difference between revisions of "Category:Layer Menu"

From Synfig Studio :: Documentation
Jump to: navigation, search
m (added screenshots of the 9 'new layer' sub menus)
m (cat)
 
(13 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
Layers Menu provide the menu entries to operate over the existing layers as well as a sub-menu that allow create any of the possible Layers in synfig.
+
<!-- Page info -->
 +
{{Title|Layer Menu}}
 +
{{Category|Main Menu}}
 +
{{NewTerminology}}
 +
<!-- End Page info -->
 +
Layers Menu provides menu entries to operate on existing layers as well as a sub-menu that allows creation of any of the possible Layers in synfig.
  
−
[[Image:LayerMenu.png]]
+
[[File:LayerMenu 0.63.06.png|frame|none]]
  
−
You can obtain a Layer Menu either context-click on the [[Layers Dialog]] or using the [[Canvas Menu Caret]].
+
You can obtain a Layer Menu with either a context-click on the {{l|Layers Panel}} or using the {{l|Canvas Menu Caret}}.
  
−
The meaning of the entries of the Layer Menu are following:
+
The meaning of the entries of the Layer Menu are as follows:
  
−
* '''New Layer''': It provides a new sub menu that allow to select from any of the possible [[Layer|layers]] that exists in synfig. Just click on one option and the new Layer would be inserted. Remember that the layer would be inserted ''over'' the current selected layer. If none layer is selected then it is added at the beginning of the list of layers.
+
* '''New Layer''': It provides a new submenu that allows selection of any of the possible {{l|Layer|layers}} that exist in synfig. Just click on an option and the new Layer will be inserted. Remember that the layer will be inserted ''over'' the current selected layer. If no layer is selected then it is added at the beginning of the list of layers, i.e. above all other layers.
  
−
* '''Increase Amount and Decrease Amount''': This two commands modify the [[Amount Parameter]] increasing or decreasing its value. It is the same as if you click on the parameter an click on the little up and down arrows for increase - decrease the value of the parameter. (Note: It could be a new feature that the increase or decrease value can be chosen in the Preferences menu and or can be different if you press CTRL or ALT when press the little arrow buttons.). There are [[Keyboard Shortcuts| keyboard shortcuts]] for those actions. <Control>-<Alt>-'(' and <Control>-<Alt>-')'
+
* '''Increase Amount and Decrease Amount''': These two commands modify the {{l|Amount Parameter}}, increasing or decreasing its value. It is the same as if you click on the parameter and click on the little up and down arrows to increase - decrease the value of the parameter. (Note: It could be a new feature that the increase or decrease value can be chosen in the Preferences menu and or can be different if you press CTRL or ALT when press the little arrow buttons.). There are {{l|Keyboard Shortcuts| keyboard shortcuts}} for those actions. <Control>-<Alt>-'(' and <Control>-<Alt>-')'
  
−
*'''Add/Remove Layers to/from a Group''': This command operates on the selected layers. If they are in a Group they are removed when press the "Remove" order. If they are already in a group and you ask for Add layer to a group then it would move the layer from a group to other. In any case it would ask you the new group to add the selected layers to. ''NOTE:(For the moment the feature is a little buggy. Please remove this comments when it were corrected)''
+
*'''Add/Remove Layers to/from a Set''': This command operates on the selected layers. If they are in a Set they are removed when you press the "Remove" button. If they are already in a set and request to Add layer to a set then it would move the layer from one set to another. In any case it would ask you the new set to add the selected layers to. ''NOTE:(For the moment the feature is a little buggy. Please remove this comments when it were corrected)''
  
−
*'''Duplicate Layer''': Create a copy of the current selected layer. It works also for multiple selected layers. Duplication include current layer definition, exported values keyframes and waypoints (Note: It could be cool if the duplicated layers have a modified description (like Gimp does) to allow the user find them easily).
+
*'''Duplicate Layer''': Create a copy of the currently selected layer. It works also for multiple selected layers. Duplication includes the current layer definition and exported values (keyframes and waypoints).
  
−
*'''[[Encapsulate]]''': See its own page. See also [[Reuse Animations]] tutorial for other application of Encapsulate.
+
*'''{{l|Group}}''': See its own page. See also {{l|Reuse Animations}} tutorial for other application of Group.
  
−
* '''Remove Layer''': Delete the layer from the list of layers. There is a [[Keyboard Shortcuts|keyboard shortcut]] for that <Delete>.
+
*'''Make Advanced Outline''': Create an {{l|Advanced Outline Layer}} from an {{l|Outline Layer|Outline}} or {{l|Region Layer}}
  
−
* ''' Set Layer Description''': Allow to modify the current description of the selected layer to other one with a better meaning to the user. It is not shown when more than one layers is selected. You can also modify the layer description just making click in its corresponding "Layer" column in the [[Layers Dialog]]
+
*'''Make Outline''': Create an {{l|Outline Layer}} from an {{l|Advanced Outline Layer|Advanced Outline}} or {{l|Region Layer}}
  
−
* '''Raise Layer / Lower Layer''': Moves the layer up or down in the layer list inside of its scope. If a layer is inside a [[Paste Canvas]] layer then it would only allowed to be raised to the top of the scope of the Paste Canvas layer and not upper. If you need to put a layer outside of the scope of a Paste Canvas layer then you should move it using the mouse and the ''drag and drop'' technique. If multiple layers are selected the commands continue working but the  commands are shown depending if all the layers can be raised or lower at the same time.
+
*'''Make Region''': Create a {{l|Region Layer}} from an {{l|Advanced Outline Layer|Advanced Outline}} or {{l|Outline Layer}}
  
−
* '''Cut/Copy/Paste''': Those commands do what is supposed they do with the current selected layers. If more than one layer is selected and one of them belongs to an Paste Canvas then if you select "Cut", the following message pop ups: ''layer_remove: This layer doesn't belong to this canvas anymore''. You can paste the the cut layers but you cannot do [[Edit Menu#Undo|undo]] with those layers.
+
* '''Remove Layer''': Delete the layer from the list of layers. There is a {{l|Keyboard Shortcuts|keyboard shortcut}} for that <Delete>.
 +
 
 +
* ''' Set Layer Description''': Allows to modify the current description of the selected layer to another one more meaningful to the user. It is not shown when more than one layers is selected. You can also modify the layer description by just clicking in its corresponding "Layer" column in the {{l|Layers Panel}}
 +
 
 +
* '''Disable/Enable Layer Rendering''': The layer is still displayed in the {{l|WorkArea}} but disabled in the final {{l|Render dialog|Render}}. For example, you can use this option when you create intermediate layer to control part of your animation (like the widgets used in {{l|Particles_V2.0|particle template}}) and the {{l|Skeleton Layer}} when created is natively disabled from rendering.
 +
 
 +
* '''Raise Layer / Lower Layer''': Moves the layer up or down in the layer list inside of its scope. If a layer is inside a {{l|Group Layer}} layer then it would only allow to be raised to the top of the scope of the Group layer and not higher If you need to put a layer outside of the scope of a Group layer then you should use ''drag and drop''. If multiple layers are selected the commands continue working but the  commands are shown depending on whether all the layers can be raised or lower at the same time.
 +
 
 +
* '''Cut/Copy/Paste''': These commands do what they are supposed to do with the currently selected layers. If more than one layer is selected and one of them belongs to a Group layer then, if you select "Cut", the following message pop ups: ''layer_remove: This layer doesn't belong to this canvas anymore''. You can paste the cut layers but you cannot do {{l|Edit Menu#Undo|undo}} with those layers.
  
 
== New Layer Menu ==
 
== New Layer Menu ==
  
−
There are 9 categories of layers, as shown below:
+
There are 10 categories of layers, as shown below:
 +
 
 +
[[File:Layers-blurs 0.63.06.png]]
 +
[[File:Layers-distortions 0.63.06.png]]
 +
[[File:Layers-example 0.63.06.png]]
  
−
[[Image:Layers-blurs.png]]
+
[[File:Layers-filters 0.63.06.png]]
−
[[Image:Layers-distortions.png]]
+
[[File:Layers-fractals 0.63.06.png]]
−
[[Image:Layers-filters.png]]
+
[[File:Layers-geometry 0.63.06.png]]
  
−
[[Image:Layers-fractals.png]]
+
[[File:Layers-gradients 0.63.06.png]]
−
[[Image:Layers-geometry.png]]
+
[[File:Layers-other 0.63.06.png]]
−
[[Image:Layers-gradients.png]]
+
[[File:Layers-stylize 0.63.06.png]]
  
−
[[Image:Layers-other.png]]
+
[[File:Layers-transform 0.63.06.png]]
−
[[Image:Layers-stylize.png]]
+
−
[[Image:Layers-transform.png]]
+

Latest revision as of 09:25, 30 September 2016

Languages Language: 

English

Layers Menu provides menu entries to operate on existing layers as well as a sub-menu that allows creation of any of the possible Layers in synfig.

LayerMenu 0.63.06.png

You can obtain a Layer Menu with either a context-click on the Layers Panel or using the Canvas Menu Caret.

The meaning of the entries of the Layer Menu are as follows:

  • New Layer: It provides a new submenu that allows selection of any of the possible layers that exist in synfig. Just click on an option and the new Layer will be inserted. Remember that the layer will be inserted over the current selected layer. If no layer is selected then it is added at the beginning of the list of layers, i.e. above all other layers.
  • Increase Amount and Decrease Amount: These two commands modify the Amount, increasing or decreasing its value. It is the same as if you click on the parameter and click on the little up and down arrows to increase - decrease the value of the parameter. (Note: It could be a new feature that the increase or decrease value can be chosen in the Preferences menu and or can be different if you press CTRL or ALT when press the little arrow buttons.). There are keyboard shortcuts for those actions. <Control>-<Alt>-'(' and <Control>-<Alt>-')'
  • Add/Remove Layers to/from a Set: This command operates on the selected layers. If they are in a Set they are removed when you press the "Remove" button. If they are already in a set and request to Add layer to a set then it would move the layer from one set to another. In any case it would ask you the new set to add the selected layers to. NOTE:(For the moment the feature is a little buggy. Please remove this comments when it were corrected)
  • Duplicate Layer: Create a copy of the currently selected layer. It works also for multiple selected layers. Duplication includes the current layer definition and exported values (keyframes and waypoints).
  • Remove Layer: Delete the layer from the list of layers. There is a keyboard shortcut for that <Delete>.
  • Set Layer Description: Allows to modify the current description of the selected layer to another one more meaningful to the user. It is not shown when more than one layers is selected. You can also modify the layer description by just clicking in its corresponding "Layer" column in the Layers Panel
  • Disable/Enable Layer Rendering: The layer is still displayed in the WorkArea but disabled in the final Render. For example, you can use this option when you create intermediate layer to control part of your animation (like the widgets used in particle template) and the Skeleton Layer when created is natively disabled from rendering.
  • Raise Layer / Lower Layer: Moves the layer up or down in the layer list inside of its scope. If a layer is inside a Group Layer layer then it would only allow to be raised to the top of the scope of the Group layer and not higher If you need to put a layer outside of the scope of a Group layer then you should use drag and drop. If multiple layers are selected the commands continue working but the commands are shown depending on whether all the layers can be raised or lower at the same time.
  • Cut/Copy/Paste: These commands do what they are supposed to do with the currently selected layers. If more than one layer is selected and one of them belongs to a Group layer then, if you select "Cut", the following message pop ups: layer_remove: This layer doesn't belong to this canvas anymore. You can paste the cut layers but you cannot do undo with those layers.

New Layer Menu

There are 10 categories of layers, as shown below:

Layers-blurs 0.63.06.png Layers-distortions 0.63.06.png Layers-example 0.63.06.png

Layers-filters 0.63.06.png Layers-fractals 0.63.06.png Layers-geometry 0.63.06.png

Layers-gradients 0.63.06.png Layers-other 0.63.06.png Layers-stylize 0.63.06.png

Layers-transform 0.63.06.png


Languages Language: 

English

This category currently contains no pages or media.

Retrieved from "https://wiki.synfig.org/index.php?title=Category:Layer_Menu&oldid=22288"