Converting dynamic layers


At some point, you may want to finalize the dynamic plug-in effect and convert the result to a default layer. This allows you to work with the image in ways not possible when the effect is held in a dynamic layer.

Converting a dynamic layer captures its current appearance to a pixel-based layer. After a dynamic layer is converted, you can no longer adjust the effect. The following operations automatically generate a prompt to convert a dynamic layer:

painting on a dynamic layer
applying an additional effect or dynamic plug-in
dropping a dynamic layer
collapsing a group that contains a dynamic layer
saving to a non-RIFF format

To convert a dynamic layer to a default layer

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1 In the Layers panel, choose a dynamic layer.
2 Click the Layer options button , and choose Convert To Default Layer.

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