Merging layers

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When finished with the layer content on a couple layers, you can merge layers, using one of the merge tools to combine them.

There are two merge tools:

This feature extremely useful if you have a limited number of layers. Use either of the merge tools to combine two or more layers. If you have reached your layer limit, merging is the way to free up a layer or two.

Merging layers in SketchBook Pro Desktop

Merge with below

Merge with below icon in the SketchBook radial marking menu

Combine two layers into one.

Tap the upper layer and flick toward Merge with below icon in SketchBook to merge it with the one below or press Cmd+E for Mac or Ctrl+E for Windows.

Merge all layers

Merge All icon in the SketchBook radial marking menu

Combine all layers to create a project with one layer.

Merging layers in SketchBook Pro Mobile

  1. In the Layer Editor, tap a layer to select it.

    Ensure the layer to be merged is above the one it will be merged with. If it isn’t, reposition it. See How to reorder layers.

  2. Double-tap a layer to access the Layer menu.

    Merging layers in the handheld version of SketchBook Pro Mobile

  3. Tap Merge icon to merge two layers or Merge All icon to merge all.

  4. Then, tap OK.

    Merged layers in SketchBook Pro Mobile

Merging layers in SketchBook Pro Windows 10

There are three merging options to choose from:

Merging using the Layer Menu

  1. In the Layer Editor, ensure that the layer to be merged must be above the one it will be merged with. If it isn’t, reposition it. See How to reorder layers.
  2. Tap Layer menu icon and select on of the Merge tools.

Merging using the layer marking menu

  1. In the Layer Editor, ensure that the layer to be merged must be above the one it will be merged with. If it isn’t, reposition it. See How to reorder layers.
  2. Tap the layer to be merged and tap-hold Radial icon.
  3. Swipe and select either Merge with layer below to merge two layers or Merge all to merge all.