Transforming Layers on the Canvas
In Fater's Image Editor, you can directly manipulate the size and position of your image layers on the main Inpaint Canvas using interactive controls. This allows you to arrange elements precisely for your composition.
Remember, for these transformations to be possible, the layer needs to be unlocked.
Moving Layers
Move a layer to reposition its content on the canvas:
Ensure you are not using an active tool (like the Mask Brush or Pencil). Click the currently active tool again in the Inpaint Toolbar to deselect it (or press Escape).
Ensure the layer you want to move is unlocked and visible.
Click and drag the layer directly on the main Inpaint Canvas.
Release the mouse button when the layer is in the desired position.
As you drag, the layer's position (x and y coordinates) is updated. The layer's position in the Layer Stack (its front-to-back order) does not change when you move it on the canvas – that's controlled by reordering in the Layers Tab.
Resizing Layers (Scaling)
Resize a layer to change its size and the size of its content on the canvas. This changes the layer's scale.
Ensure the layer you want to resize is unlocked and visible.
Ensure you are not using an active tool (like the Mask Brush or Pencil). Deselect any active tool if necessary.
When a layer is selected and unlocked, resize handles will appear around it on the canvas. These are small interactive points, often located on the corners or edges of the layer's bounding box. (Placeholder: Add screenshot)
Click and drag one of the resize handles.
Release the mouse button when the layer is the desired size.
Dragging a handle changes the layer's scale property, making its content larger or smaller on the canvas.
Important Notes on Transforming Layers:
Selection & Lock: Layers must be unlocked to be moved or resized on the canvas.
Saving: Any changes to a layer's position or scale via these canvas transformations automatically trigger the background auto-save.
Canvas vs. Layer Size: These actions change the layer's visual position and scale on the canvas. They do not change the layer's underlying original pixel dimensions (
imageData.width,imageData.height).
Mastering these canvas transformations allows you to precisely place and size all the elements in your composition.
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