• | To create a reference layer |
• | To modify a reference layer |
• | To commit a reference layer |
You can create a reference layer by basing it on an existing layer or by placing an image. For more information, see Opening and placing files.
To create a reference layer |
1 . | Select a layer. |
2 . | Click the Layer options button in the Layers panel, and choose Convert To Reference Layer. |
The layer’s icon in the Layers panel changes to an eight-handled shape , and an eight-handled box marks the boundary of the layer’s contents in the document window. |
You can also create a reference layer by right-clicking a layer in the Layers panel, and choosing Convert To Reference Layer.
You can also create a reference layer by selecting the layer, and choosing Layers Convert To Reference Layer.
To modify a reference layer |
• | Select a reference layer. |
Drag a corner handle. If you want to maintain the layer proportions, hold down Shift as you drag. The pointer changes when you position it over a corner handle .
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Hold down Command (macOS) or Ctrl (Windows), and drag a corner handle. The pointer changes when you position it over a corner handle .
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Hold down Command (macOS) or Ctrl (Windows), and drag a side handle. The pointer changes when you position it over a side handle .
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To commit a reference layer |
• | In the Layers panel, right-click a reference layer, and click Convert To Default Layer. |
The conversion process might take a few seconds, depending on the size and quality of the layer. |