Cutting Artwork in Multiple Layers
You can use the Cutter tool to cut out artwork in several layers simultaneously. There are
- By selection: If you select several layers in the Timeline or Xsheet view, you will be able to cut out and manipulate artwork in all of the selected layers.
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Apply to All Visible Layers mode: By enabling this mode, you will be able to cut out artwork in all of the layers that are visible in the Camera view simultaneously.
NOTE You can only cut artwork in several layers simultaneously in the Camera view.

- Do one of the following:
- In the Timeline view, move the red Timeline playhead to the frame where all the drawings you want to edit are exposed.
- In the Timeline or Xsheet view, select one of the drawings you want to edit.
- In the Tools toolbar, select the
Cutter tool.
- In the Tool Properties view, make sure the
Apply to All Visible Layers button is toggled off.
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In the Timeline or Xsheet view, select all the layers you want to edit simultaneously.
TIPS- To select multiple layers, press and hold the Ctrl (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ (macOS) key, then click on each layer you want to select.
- In the Timeline or Xsheet view, you can select a contiguous series of layers by clicking on the first layer you want to select, then, while holding Shift, clicking on the last layer you want to select. Every layer in-between will also be selected.
NOTE IfLight Table is enabled, the selected layers will appear fully opaque. This indicates that the currently selected tool can work on all selected layers simultaneously.
At this point, you can cut artwork in all of the selected layers.
- In the Camera view, draw a lasso or marquee around the artwork that you want to cut out. Note that only artwork in the selected layers will be cut out and selected.

- Do one of the following:
- In the Timeline view, move the red Timeline playhead to the frame where all the drawings you want to edit are exposed.
- In the Timeline or Xsheet view, select one of the drawings you want to edit.
- In the Tools toolbar, select the
Cutter tool.
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In the Tool Properties view, click on the
Apply to All Visible Layers button to toggle it on.
NOTE IfLight Table is enabled, all the visible layers will appear fully opaque. This indicates that the currently selected tool can work on all visible layers simultaneously.
TIP You can also cut artwork from all visible layers by holding the Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ (macOS) key while using the Cutter tool.
- In the Camera view, draw a lasso or marquee around the artwork that you want to cut out.