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, PaintShop Pro deletes the layer group.
For information about viewing layer groups, see To expand or collapse layers.
To create a layer group
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On the Layers palette, select the first layer you want to include in the layer group.
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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").
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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.
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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
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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
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Select the layer group that you want to ungroup, and choose
Layers Ungroup Layers.