Epson Photo Plus - PhotoPlus Color Photo Scanner User's Guide download pdf (Page 49)

Layers and Masks 37

Using layer groups

For greater management and efficiency

it is possible to place selected layers into a

created group. There are many reasons why

you might want to use groups in addition to

layers. Here are a few...

To create a self-contained group of layers which are all related, e.g. all the

Retouch layers used in your photo.

To collect layers together which make up a specific photo feature, e.g. the

beach components of a seaside shot.

To make a mask or blend apply to only specific layers, i.e. those that

contained within a group.

To apply changes to a group that you would otherwise have to apply to each

layer in turn—thus improving efficiency.

In reality a group is really just another layer but one which can store layers

within itself. It’s not surprising then that a group can have its own blend mode,

opacity and blend ranges just like a layer. A group can also be merged and made

visible/invisible—or even grouped within another group.

To create a Layer Group:

In the Layers tab, select a layer to set the position in the layer stack in which

you want to place the Layer Group.

Click the New Layer Group button (or select New Layer Group...

from the Layers menu).

In the dialog, enter group name, blend mode, opacity, and blend range for

the group.

Click OK.

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