Locking and unlocking
Last updated on 03/04/2024
Locking and unlocking
Overview
Layers can be locked to prevent accidental movement, style changes, or deletion. There are three types of locks:
Position only: Locks the layer's position but allows changes to its style.
Style only: Locks the layer's style but allows movement of the layer.
Position & Style: Locks both the layer's position and style.
Lock a Layer:
Open context menu: Right click on the Layer to be locked. And select the Lock Option.
Select Lock Type: Select one of the 3 options show:
Position only
Style only
Position & Style
Unlock a Layer:
There are two ways to Unlock a layer:
Use lock icon: Click on the layer you want to unlock. You will see a Lock Icon either above or below the layer. Click the icon to unlock the layer.
Unlock button: Right-click on the locked layer and select the Unlock option from the context menu.
Note:
When a layer is locked, its Layer Style Editor will appear on the left side of the Canvas, but with a light blue tint covering it. Hovering over the style will prompt you to unlock the layer to make any changes. To unlock the layer, either right-click on the layer or click the lock button icon located above or below the layer.