Changing layers in Aseprite is straightforward and involves selecting the layers you want to move and then dragging them to their new position within the Layers panel. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Steps to Change Layer Order:
- Select the Layer(s): Click on the layer(s) you wish to move in the Layers panel. To select multiple layers, hold down the
Ctrl(Windows/Linux) orCmd(macOS) key while clicking on each layer, orShiftto select a consecutive range of layers. - Initiate the Drag: Once the layers are selected, hover your mouse cursor over the selected layer(s) in the Layers panel.
- Drag and Drop: Click and hold the mouse button, then drag the selected layers to the desired position in the layer stack. A visual indicator will show where the layers will be placed.
- Release the Mouse: Release the mouse button to drop the layers into their new position.
Important Considerations:
- Layer Order Matters: Layers at the top of the stack appear in front of layers at the bottom.
- Layer Groups: If you are moving layers into or out of a layer group, the group will expand to show its contents.
- Visibility: Changing layer order can affect the visibility of elements in your artwork if layers are overlapping.
- Locked Layers: Make sure the layer is not locked before attempting to move it. Locked layers cannot be moved.
By following these steps, you can easily reorder layers in Aseprite to achieve the desired visual effect for your artwork.
