PhotoPlus X2 User Guide - Serif

Layers and Masks 137
In reality a group is really just another layer but one which can store layers within
itself. It’s not surprising then that a group can have its own blend mode, opacity
and blend ranges just like a layer. A group can also be merged and made
visible/invisible—or even grouped within another group.
To create a Layer Group:
• Select a layer to set the position in the layer stack in which you want to place
the Layer Group.
• Choose the New Layer Group button (or select New Layer Group...
from the Layers menu).
• In the dialog, enter group name, blend mode, opacity, and blend range for the
group.
• Click OK.
To add one or more layers to a Layer Group:
• Select the layer(s) you want to add to the group and drag onto the group
name. The layer(s) will then appear indented under the group.
To remove a layer:
• To remove the layer(s), drag the layer away from the group and drop it into an
ungrouped area of the Layers tab (a red line indicate where the layer is to be
placed). You can also use Ungroup Layers from the Layers menu if all layers
are to be removed.
To merge a Layer Group:
• To flatten the layer group, select the group and choose Merge>Merge Layer
Group from the Layers menu.
You cannot move the Background layer to a group.