Grouping layers

You can create layer groups to group multiple layers together. Layer groups let you

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organize the Layers palette

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set layer properties, such as opacity and blend mode, for the whole group

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limit the effect of adjustment and mask layers to the layers underneath the active layer rather than to the entire image

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move all grouped layers together in the stacking order

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move linked layers together on the image canvas

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delete all layers in the group

Layer groups can contain raster, vector, art media, mask, and adjustment layers and must contain at least one layer. Layer groups can also contain other layer groups, called nested groups. If you move all of the layers out of a layer group, Corel PaintShop Pro deletes the layer group.

For information about viewing layer groups, see To expand or collapse a vector layer or layer group.

To create a layer group

Edit workspace

On the Layers palette, select the first layer you want to include in the layer group.

From the drop-list on the toolbar of the Layers palette, choose New Layer Group.

The layer group is created, and the selected layer becomes part of the layer group. By default, the layer group name contains “Group” plus a number (for example, “Group 1”).


You can also
Add a layer to a layer group from the Layers palette	On the Layers palette, drag a layer into the layer group. (A black line shows the layer’s position as you drag.)
Add a layer to a layer group from the Layers menu	Choose Layers Arrange Move Into Group.
Position a layer group within another layer group	On the Layers palette, drag a layer group into another layer group. (A black line shows the layer group’s position as you drag.)
Move a layer to the bottom of a layer group	Drag the layer to the second-to-bottom position, and then drag the bottom layer up one level. Note: Dragging a layer directly to the bottom of a layer group positions it below the group rather than within it.
Create a layer group from the Layers menu	Choose Layers New Layer Group, set the necessary controls in the Layer Properties dialog box, and click OK.

To remove a layer from a group

Edit workspace

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Drag the layer to a new position outside the layer group.

You can also remove a layer from a group by choosing Layers

Arrange

Move Out of Group.

To ungroup layers

Edit workspace

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Select the layer group that you want to ungroup, and choose Layers

Ungroup Layers.