When you refer to "inverting drawings" in Clip Studio Paint, it can sometimes mean changing the colors to their opposite (like creating a photographic negative), or it can mean flipping the image horizontally or vertically. Based on the reference provided, the process described is specifically for flipping a drawing layer horizontally.
Below, we will explain how to perform this horizontal flip using the steps outlined in the reference.
Flipping Your Drawing Horizontally
Flipping a drawing layer horizontally is a common task, often used to check composition or see if proportions look correct from a different perspective. Clip Studio Paint makes this process straightforward.
Here are the steps to flip a specific layer horizontally:
- Open the Layer Panel: Make sure the Layer panel is visible. If it's not, you can usually find it under the Window menu.
- Choose the Layer: In the Layer panel, click on the layer containing the drawing you want to flip.
- Access Transform Options: Go to the Edit menu at the top of the screen.
- Select Flip Horizontal: From the Edit menu, navigate to Transform, and then select Flip Horizontal.
- Confirm the Action: The reference states, "Click Confirm and your selection gets flipped." While there isn't typically a separate "Confirm" button after selecting "Flip Horizontal" for a whole layer using this menu method (the action is usually instant), this phrase emphasizes that once you select "Flip Horizontal," the change is applied. If you were transforming a selection, a confirmation dialog or handle might appear.
Summary Table: Flipping a Layer Horizontally
| Step | Action | Menu Path |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Select Layer | Open the Layer panel and choose the layer. | Window > Layer |
| 2. Access Transform | Go to the Edit menu. | Edit |
| 3. Perform Flip | Select Transform > Flip Horizontal. | Edit > Transform |
| 4. View Result | The layer content is flipped horizontally. | (Action Applied) |
This process allows you to easily reverse the image on a chosen layer from left to right.
Regarding Color Inversion
It's worth noting that "inverting colors" is a different operation in digital art software, where colors are replaced with their complementary colors. While Clip Studio Paint does have ways to achieve color inversion effects (often through Adjustment Layers or filters), the steps provided in your reference specifically detail how to flip a layer horizontally, not how to invert its colors.
Therefore, based on the provided reference, "inverting" refers to the horizontal flipping action.
