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Arranging Layers on a Template

Layers are arranged along the z axis in order from top to bottom. Multiple layers are especially useful in situations where objects in one layer overlap with objects in another layer. For example, if you have set up a transparent watermark layer, you would want to configure that watermark layer to print on top of all the other layers.

Re-ordering Layers

ClosedTo re-order layers by using your mouse

  1. In the Layers pane of the Toolbox, click the layer that you want.

  2. Drag the layer to the position where you want it to be in the Layers pane.

ClosedTo re-order layers by using the layers toolbar

  1. In the Layers pane of the Toolbox, select the layer that you want.

  2. On the layer toolbar, click the or button to move the layer up or down on the z axis. Layers that are at the top of the list will be printed on top of lower layers.

Layers that are configured for alternative print methods on the Print Options tab of the Layer Properties dialog can be moved only among other layers that are printed in the same manner.

Merging Layers

When the contents of two or more layers need to be combined into a single layer, you can merge the two layers. In this case, the original source layer is removed, leaving only the destination layer. To merge layers, both the source and destination layers must be unlocked.

ClosedTo merge layers

  1. In the Layers pane of the Toolbox, select the layer that you want.

  2. From the layer's context menu, point to Merge Into, and then click the destination layer.

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