Add Layers

Layers are used to help organize objects (e.g. tables, notes, images, etc) on the canvas. You can add all related objects to the same layer. For example, you may choose to add all your sales related tables to one layer.

To add a new layer

Click the button from the toolbar.
Place it on the canvas.
Move objects into the layer and select Add To Layer.

The pop-up menu options of the layer object in the canvas include:

Option	Description
Cut	Remove the layer from the diagram and put it on the clipboard.
Copy	Copy the layer from the diagram to the clipboard.
Paste	Paste the content from the clipboard into the diagram.
Save as Image	Save the layer as a PNG file.
Select All Layers	Select all layers in the diagram.
Delete from Diagram	Delete a layer from the diagram.
Color	Change the color of the layer.
Size to Fit	Resize the layer automatically to fit its contents.
Bring to Front	Bring the layer to the foreground.
Send to Back	Move the layer to the background.
Group / Ungroup	Group or ungroup the layer and other objects in the diagram.
Lock / Unlock	Lock or unlock the layer in the diagram.

Properties

Once you have selected the layer, you can customize the layer by changing its properties:

Option	Description
Layer
Name	Enter the name of the layer.
Position	Customize the position of the layer.
Size	Customize the size of the layer.
Constrain proportions	Maintain the aspect ratio (the ratio of width to height) when resizing.
Font	Set the font style of the title.
Title Position	Change the title position.
Color	Set the color of the layer.
Group / Ungroup	Group or ungroup the layer and other objects in the diagram.
Lock / Unlock	Lock or unlock the layer in the diagram.