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    As you already know, Sketchpad is a fun and easy-to-use online drawing tool where you
                     can bring your ideas to life. In your previous class, you learnt how to draw shapes and add
                     text. Now, let’s explore advanced tools like Layers, Clipart and the Mirror Brush.

                     To open Sketchpad, simply type https://sketch.io/sketchpad-v5.1/ into your web browser’s
                     address bar and press the Enter key.

                               LAYERS

                     Layers are like clear, plastic sheets stacked one on top of the other in a drawing. Each layer
                     holds a different part of your artwork which help you keep your drawing neat and organised.

                     UNDERSTANDING THE LAYERS PANEL
                                                                                                                                                       To select multiple
                             The Layers Panel in Sketchpad helps control artwork. Layers can be dragged up                                            layers at once, press
                             or down to change their order, which sets their position (z-position) in the scene.                                 Short key  and hold the

                     Each layer will show two important icons:                                                                                             Shift key.

                              Eyeball icon: This is used to show or hide a layer. It has two modes:

                            Visible Eyeball icon: It means the layer is shown in your artwork.
                           Crossed-out Eyeball icon: The layer is hidden but still exists and can be shown again.

                              Hamburger icon: When this icon is clicked, a context menu opens. The options
                         available in the context menu are as follows:

                            Send to Back: Moves the layer behind others.
                            Send to Front: Moves the layer slightly in front of another.

                             Send Backwards: Moves the layer all the way to the back.
                             Send Forwards: Moves the layer all the way to the front.

                            Duplicate: Makes a copy of the layer.
                            Delete: Removes the layer from your drawing.

                          Tick ( ) if you know this.

                          ▶   Layers are like clear, plastic sheets stacked one on top of the other in a drawing.

                          ▶  Layers can be dragged up or down to change their order.

                     ADDING LAYERS

                     In Sketchpad, each new item, such as clipart, shapes or text, is added as its own layer. This
                     makes moving, editing or deleting easy without affecting other parts of the artwork. Layers
                     are created automatically, so there is no need to add them manually.

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