Layer list selection
- Clicking a layer in the layer list selects only that specific layer.
- Selection works individually, regardless of group structure.
Stage selection
- Single click: Select highest level group containing the layer.
- Double-click: Navigates deeper into the nested group.
- First double-click: Select the containing group.
- Second double-click: Select an individual layer.
- Third double-click: Enters edit mode (for text/images).
- CMD / CTRL + click: Directly selects individual layers at any level.
- ESC: Deselects everything.
Dragging and arranging groups
Basic drag operations
- Rearrange groups and layers using drag and drop in the layer list.
- Groups can be dragged as single units, similar to individual layers.
- Landing zones are highlighted with hover states.
- To place at the root level, drag left until no group is highlighted.
Advanced dragging options
Multiple drag options when multiple drop locations are available:
- Horizontal dragging becomes available.
- Hover states indicate possible drop locations.
- The system highlights the current drop target.
Working with collapsed groups when dragging layers into collapsed groups:
- Quick drop.
- Immediate release places the layer at the top of the group.
- Precise placement.
- Hover over the group for a few seconds.
- The group expands automatically.
- Position layer anywhere within the group.
Group behavior:
- Dragging a collapsed group maintains its collapsed state.
- When all layers are dragged out, the group automatically dissolves.
- selecting nested elements on stage selects the entire structure.
Deleting groups and layers
Basic delete operations
When deleting a group:
- The entire group structure is removed.
- All nested layers and subgroups are deleted.
- Pressing Delete/Backspace removes selected items.
Nested group deletion rules
Deleting lower-level groups:
- Only the selected group is removed.
- Parent group behavior.
- Remain intact if they still have children.
- Automatically dissolve if all children are removed.
Smart group management:
- Empty groups are automatically removed.
- Parent groups reorganize based on the remaining content.
Working with sets
Mixed state selection deletion when working in sets:
- Groups adapt to size-specific deletions.
- Empty groups don't appear in Focus mode.
- Group structure maintains consistency across available content.
Copying and pasting groups
Basic copy-paste behavior
When copying and pasting groups:
- Pasted content appears at the top of the layer list.
- The original group structure is preserved.
- Newly pasted elements are automatically selected.
- Names remain unchanged (no auto-increment).
Paste location rules
- All groups paste to the root level.
- The original nesting level doesn't affect the paste location.
- Hierarchy within the copied group maintains structure.