Creating a vector layer

There are a few ways to create a vector layer, and all of them are very easy. Follow this recipe to make your first vector layer.

Getting ready

You will need a file open to complete the following recipe. Any file will do. Also, you will need the Layer palette visible. If it is not already visible, go to Window | Layer to open it.

How to do it…

This recipe will show you one method of creating a new vector layer:

  1. Navigate to Layer | New Layer | Vector layer.
  2. Enter a name for the layer in the New vector layer box.
  3. Choose a color for Expression color (Monochrome, Gray, or Color) from the drop-down menu in the New vector layer dialog box.
  4. If applicable, choose a Blending Mode from the drop-down menu in the New vector layer dialog box.
  5. Click on OK to create the new layer.

There's more…

You can also use the following method to create a new vector layer:

  1. Locate the Layer palette.
  2. Click on the New vector layer icon in the bottom-right section of the palette. It is marked with a white box in this screenshot:
    There's more…
  3. A new layer will be generated. To rename the layer, double-click on it with the mouse in the Layer palette.
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