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       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.

                     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
     As you already know, Sketchpad is a fun and easy-to-use online drawing tool where   the artwork. Layers are created automatically, so there is no need to add them
     you can bring your ideas to life. In your previous class, you learnt how to draw   manually.

     shapes and add text. Now, let’s explore advanced tools like Layers, Clipart and
     the Mirror Brush.   RAPID RECALL                         Tick ( ) if you know this.

     To open  Sketchpad,  simply  type  https://sketch.io/sketchpad-v5.1/ into  your  web

     browser’s address bar and press the Enter key.  1.  Layers are like clear, plastic sheets stacked one on top of the other in a drawing.
                         2.  Layers can be dragged up or down to change their order.

     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   CREATING A LANDSCAPE
     neat and organised.  To create a landscape, plan your idea and choose

                     the right canvas size.
     UNDERSTANDING THE LAYERS PANEL

       The Layers Panel in Sketchpad helps control artwork. Layers can be dragged   DESIGNING THE BACKGROUND  A common canvas size is 8.5 x 11
                                                                                    inches, which is the same size as
     up or down to change their order, which sets their position (z-position) in the   After choosing the canvas size,  start  with the   an A4 sheet.
     scene.          background. It is the base of the scene and goes

     Each layer will show two important icons:  behind everything, like the sky or ground.

            Eyeball icon: This is used to show or hide a layer. It has two modes:  There are several types of backgrounds you can create using the fill types:

          Visible Eyeball icon: It means the layer is shown in your artwork.  Different Types of Backgrounds

           Crossed-out Eyeball  icon: The layer is hidden  but  still  exists  and  can be

     shown again.           Solid                    Linear                    Radial                    Pattern
           Hamburger icon: When this  icon  is clicked,  a context  menu opens.  The   To keep the   A smooth   Uses circular   Enhances visuals

     options available in the context menu are as follows:  focus on the   transition from   gradients to centre   with unique
                      main elements              one colour to           focus and create               repeating
          Send to Back: Moves the layer behind others.
                      of the drawing                another                 visual depth                elements
          Send to Front: Moves the layer slightly in front of another.

           Send Backwards: Moves the layer all the way to the back.

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