Adding Layers in the Timeline View

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Drawing elements are more commonly known as layers in the Timeline view. Create them using the following procedure:

  1. Do one of the following:

    • In the Timeline view, click the Add Drawing Layer button.
    • In the top menu, select Insert > Drawing.
    • Press Ctrl + R (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + R (macOS).

    The Add Drawing Layer dialog appears.

  1. In the Name field, type in the name for your new layer.
  1. Select whether you want the Line Art layer should be Vector or Bitmap.
  2. Select whether you want the Colour Art layer should be Vector or Bitmap.

  1. Do one of the following:

    • Click Add to create this layer, but leave the dialog open so you can create more layers.
    • Click Add and Close to create this layer and close the dialog.

    2. A new drawing layer is added to the Timeline view.