New in our “R4″ release is the ability to create and manage multiple layers within a diagram. This layering capability is particularly useful for doing things like creating swimlane diagrams, creating multiple variations of the same process flow, and creating annotation layers that can be optionally shown and hidden.
Add Layer
To add a layer, use the “Layers -> Add Layer’ option or right-click in the ‘Layers’ window and select the ‘Add Layer’ option.
Show/Hide Layer
Each layer can be optionally hidden and made visible using the ‘Show/Hide Layer’ option.
Lock/Unlock Layer
Each layer can be optionally locked and unlocked using the ‘Lock/Unlock Layer’ option. If a layer is locked, none of the shapes or elements in that layer can be selected and moved.
Rearranging Layers
The order in which layers are listed in the ‘Layers’ window controls the “depth” of each layer on the diagram. All shapes and elements in the top layer will appear “on top of” any shapes and elements that are in layers lower down on the list.
Changing Layers
If you want to swithc from one layer to another, select the layer in which you would like to work by simply clicking on that layer in the ‘Layers’ window. If you would like to copy/paste or move shapes from one layer to another, please use one of the following procedures:
COPYING SHAPES
If you would like to copy shapes from one layer and paste them into another later, first select the layer that contains the shapes you would like to copy. Next, select the shapes (hold down the SHIFT key to click and select multiple shapes), then use the COPY option to copy the shapes to the clipboard.
Finally, select the target layer that you would like to paste into, then click on the diagram and use the PASTE option to complete the operation.
MOVING SHAPES
If you would like to move shapes from one layer to another, first select the layer that contains the shapes you would like to move. Next, select the shapes (hold down the SHIFT key to click and select multiple shapes), then use the CUT option to remove the shapes from the active layer.
Finally, select the target layer that you would like to paste into, then click on the diagram and use the PASTE option to complete the operation.
Removing/Deleting Shapes
To remove one or more shapes from a layer or diagram, make sure you are in the correct layer, then sdelect the sahes yopu would like to remove. Finally, hit the ‘Delete’ key or right-click on the selected shape(s) and select the ‘Delete’ option.
Delete Layer
To delete a layer, select the layer in the ‘Layersw’ window by clicking on it. You can then either select the ‘Delete Layer’ option from the mail ‘Layers’ menu or right click on the layer and select the ‘Delete Layer’ option.
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