Unlocking transparency on a layer in Sketchbook is done within the Layer Editor by toggling the lock icon. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Access the Layer Editor: First, open the Layer Editor panel within Sketchbook. This is usually found in the toolbar or menu.
- Select the Layer: Tap on the specific layer you want to unlock transparency for. This selects the layer, allowing you to modify its properties.
- Locate the Lock Icon: After selecting the layer, look for the lock icon. It's usually located in the lower-left corner of the layer within the Layer Editor.
- Toggle the Lock:
- Locked Transparency: If the lock icon is visible, the layer's transparency is locked. This means you can only paint on areas of the layer that already have color or opacity.
- Unlock Transparency: Tap the lock icon once to unlock the transparency. The lock icon should disappear or change to indicate transparency is unlocked. You can now paint on any part of the layer, including transparent areas, without being restricted to previously painted areas.
- Verify: After unlocking the transparency, test it by drawing on a transparent area of the layer. If the paint applies as expected, the transparency is successfully unlocked.
In essence, unlocking transparency allows you to paint freely on any part of the layer, while locking it restricts painting to opaque areas only.
