Layer Types

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Line Layer

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

The Line Layer represents a single straight line drawn between two endpoints. It is a simple visual Layer used for connectors, borders, or decorative elements. Each line is defined by its two endpoint coordinates, (X1, Y1) and (X2, Y2), and can be styled with color and thickness settings. This layer is created using the “Draw…

Rectangle Layer

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

The Rectangle Layer represents a rectangular shape that can be filled, outlined, and optionally rounded at its corners. It is one of the most versatile visual Layers, used for creating backgrounds, frames, highlights, or colored regions within a Layout. This Layer can be created with the “Draw Rectangle” tool in the Tool Select Toolbar. Properties…

Ellipse Layer

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

The Ellipse Layer represents an oval or circular shape that can be filled, outlined, and optionally masked. It is a fundamental visual element used for icons, highlights, buttons, or decorative elements within a Layout. The ellipse’s geometry is defined by its Width and Height properties, which determine its horizontal and vertical radii. This Layer can…

Polygon Layer

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

The Polygon Layer represents a closed geometric shape defined by a set number of sides. It is a flexible visual Layer used for drawing regular polygons such as triangles, pentagons, hexagons, or more complex multi-sided shapes. This Layer can be created with the “Draw Polygon” tool in the Tool Select Toolbar. Properties This Layer supports…

Image Layer

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

The Image Layer displays a bitmap image within a Layout. It is used to place visual assets such as icons, textures, or background graphics directly onto the Layout Canvas. Image Layers have no borders by default, as the image itself drives the appearance. This Layer can be created with the “Place Image from File” tool…

Text Layers

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

The Text Layer displays and styles text within a Layout. It supports full control over font, size, style, spacing, and alignment, allowing you to create labels, headings, paragraphs, and other text elements directly on the Layout Canvas. This Layer can be created with the “Place Text” tool in the Tool Select Toolbar. Properties This Layer…

SVG Layer

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

The SVG Layer displays a vector image within a Layout. It is used for icons, logos, and scalable graphics that need to remain sharp at any size. SVG stands for “Scalable Vector Graphics”, meaning the image is drawn using paths and shapes rather than pixels. This allows it to scale smoothly without losing quality or…

Star Layer

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

The Star Layer generates a multi-pointed parametric shape with customizable geometry and proportions. It is similar to a polygon but introduces additional control over the distance between outer and inner vertices, allowing for a wide range of starburst and radial designs. This Layer can be created with the “Draw Star” tool in the Tool Select…

Text Geometry Layers

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

The Text Geometry Layer renders text as a geometric shape rather than a typical text box. This means the text is converted into a shape that can be outlined, filled, and transformed visually like any other vector element. It is ideal for creating stylized titles, embossed effects, or text that needs to scale or distort…

QR Code Layers

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

The QR Code Layer generates and displays a scannable QR code within the Layout. It can encode any text or URL and supports alignment, scaling, and color customization to match your project’s design. This Layer can be created with the “Place QR Code” tool in the Tool Select Toolbar. Properties This Layer supports all of…

Group Layers

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

The Group Layer is a simple container that holds multiple Layers together, allowing them to be treated as a single unit. Group Layers are ideal for organizing complex layouts, creating background sections, or grouping related elements that should move and transform together. Overview This Layer can be created with the “Group Child Layers” tool in…

Grid Layers

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

The Grid Layer is a container that arranges its child Layers into a grid of rows and columns. It’s ideal for creating structured layouts such as icon panels and uniform tile groups. Overview Properties This Layer supports all of the universal Layer properties along with some of its own. Columns Determines how many columns the grid will have. Example: Visible Items…

Stack Layers

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

The Stack Layer is a container that automatically arranges its child layers in a single row or column. Use it to build lists, card strips, or vertically stacked sections without manually positioning each item. Overview This Layer can be created with the “Stack Children Vertically or Horizontally” tool in the Tool Select Toolbar. Properties This…