Load layers in the USD Layer Editor

You can load one or multiple existing layers into a stage. The loaded layer will be a sublayer under the selected layer or the root layer if no layer is selected.

To load existing layers, do one of the following:

• Click the Load an Existing Layer icon
• Right-click a layer and select Load Sublayers... from the context menu.

The Load Sublayers to <LayerName> dialog opens, which you use to load existing USD files into the USD stage.

1. Click the folder icon and locate the file in the file browser.

   Tip:

   In your file browser, hold Shift or Control to select multiple files.

2. Click or to add or remove a path from your loading list.

3. When finished, select Load Sublayers to complete your layer loading or Cancel to cancel this action.

4. The contents of the newly loaded sublayer(s) are reflected in the Viewport. The parent layer to the loaded layer(s) displays an asterisk to indicate unsaved edits.