To move art in Clip Studio Paint, you'll primarily use the Move layer tool. Here's a breakdown:
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Select the Layer: In the Layer palette, click on the layer containing the artwork you want to move. It will highlight, indicating it's selected. You can select multiple layers by holding down Shift or Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) while clicking.
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Choose the Move Layer Tool: In the Tool palette, find the "Move layer" tool group. The most basic tool within this group is simply called "Move layer." Select it.
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Drag and Reposition: With the Move layer tool active and your layer(s) selected, click and drag anywhere within the canvas area. This will move the content of the selected layer(s) around the canvas.
Important Considerations:
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Different Tools: Within the "Move layer" tool group, you'll find tools for moving screentones and grids, but for moving your actual artwork, stick with the "Move layer" tool.
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Locked Layers: Make sure the layer you're trying to move isn't locked. A small lock icon next to the layer name in the Layer palette indicates a locked layer. Click the icon to unlock it.
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Layer Masks: If your layer has a mask, moving the layer will move the artwork and the mask. If you only want to move the artwork, you'll need to unlink the mask from the layer (if it's linked) and then move the artwork layer. Look for a chain link icon between the layer thumbnail and the mask thumbnail in the Layer palette. If the chain link is visible, they are linked. Click the link to unlink them.
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Transform Tool: The "Move layer" tool only allows for simple translation (moving). If you need to rotate, scale, or skew your art, use the "Edit" menu and select "Transform." Then, choose the type of transformation you want to apply (Scale/Rotate, Skew, Distort, Perspective).
In summary, moving art involves selecting the layer, choosing the 'Move layer' tool, and dragging on the canvas. Remember to check for locked layers or linked masks if you encounter problems.
