You can easily change your Krita layout (also known as a workspace) by selecting a different option from the workspace drop-down menu located in the toolbar.
Krita offers various predefined layouts designed for different workflows, such as painting, animation, or minimal interfaces. Switching layouts allows you to quickly rearrange docks, toolbars, and panels to suit your current task, enhancing your productivity.
Accessing and Switching Layouts
Changing your layout is a straightforward process:
- Locate the Toolbar: At the top of the Krita window, you'll find the main toolbar.
- Find the Workspace Drop-down: Look for a drop-down menu, often displaying the name of the currently active layout (e.g., "Default," "Animation," "Big_Docks"). This is the workspace drop-down mentioned in the reference.
- Click and Select: Click on this drop-down menu to reveal a list of available layouts. Simply click on the name of the layout you wish to switch to.
- Reference Information: You can access Window Layouts from the workspace drop-down in the toolbar.
- This treats the workspace in the first window as the 'primary' workspace, and when you switch focus, it will switch the secondary windows to that primary workspace.
This means if you are using Krita with multiple windows, changing the layout in your main window will automatically update the layout in any secondary Krita windows you have open, keeping your workspace consistent across your display setup.
Common Krita Layouts
Krita comes with several built-in layouts. Here are a few examples you might find:
| Layout Name | Typical Use Case | Key Docks/Features Often Included |
|---|---|---|
| Default | General illustration/painting | Tool Options, Brush Presets, Layer Docker, Color Picker |
| Animation | Creating animations | Animation Timeline, Onion Skin, Exposure Docker |
| Big_Docks | Tablets/touch screens | Larger icons and interface elements for easier interaction |
| Minimal | Maximum canvas space | Fewer docks visible, focusing on the drawing area |
These predefined layouts are excellent starting points, but you can also customize and save your own ideal workspace configuration.
Customizing Your Layout
If none of the default layouts perfectly fit your needs, you can rearrange docks, hide or show toolbars, and resize panels to create a personalized layout.
- Open/Close Docks: Go to
Settings > Dockersto toggle the visibility of different panels like Layers, Brush Presets, Tool Options, etc. - Move Docks: Click and drag the title bar of a docker to move it, attach it to edges of the Krita window, or stack it with other docks.
- Save Your Custom Layout: Once you have arranged everything to your liking, go to the workspace drop-down menu and select Save Workspace. Give your custom layout a descriptive name. It will then appear in the drop-down list for quick access in the future.
By utilizing the workspace drop-down in the toolbar, you can efficiently switch between different layouts or load your own saved configurations, tailoring Krita's interface to optimize your creative workflow.
