Grouping Layers

Create layer groups to group multiple layers together. Layer groups allow you to do the following:

Organize the Layers palette.
Set layer properties, such as opacity and blend mode, for the whole group.
Limit the effect of adjustment layers to layers below them in a group rather than in the entire image.
Move all grouped layers in the stacking order by clicking and dragging the layer group name.
Move layers together on the image canvas—if the group is linked. (Otherwise grouped layers move independently.) For more information, see Linking Layers and Layer Groups.

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, Paint Shop Pro deletes the layer group.

Note

Adjustment and mask layers cannot be the bottom layer.
Vector objects cannot be moved from their layer group to any other layer than another vector layer.

To create a layer group:

On the Layers palette, select the first layer to be in the layer group.

Do one of the following:
On the Layers palette, click the Layer Group button .
Choose Layers > New Layer Group. The Layer Properties dialog opens. Make changes as necessary and click OK.

The layer group is created, and the selected layer becomes part of the layer group. By default, the layer group is named Group with a number (for example, Group 1).

To add a layer to the layer group, click its name and drag it into the layer group. A black line shows the position until you release the mouse button. You can also choose Layers > Arrange > Move In.

Note: You can also add a layer group within layer group (called a nested group).

To remove a layer from the group:

Drag the layer to a new position outside the layer group, or choose Layers > Arrange > Move Out.

To ungroup layers:

Select the layer group that you want to ungroup, and then choose Layers > Ungroup Layers.

Grouping Layers

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