The Move Tool in the PYKS toolbar allows users to reposition, resize, rotate, flip, blend, and adjust the opacity of layers within their project. It provides flexibility to move layers by adjusting coordinates or using the mouse, resize them by changing dimensions or dragging edges, and blend layers using various modes to achieve desired effects. The tool also offers options to rotate, flip, and control the transparency of layers, giving users precise control over their project's layout and design.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accessing the Move Tool
On your project dashboard, click on the move tool in the toolbar on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
On the right side of the screen, you will see the customization option for this tool.
Move Layers
There are two ways to move the layers.
Move layers by changing the x and y numbers
At the bottom right corner, select the layer you would like to move.
Change the number in the x and y box to move the layer.
Or, Move layers by using your mouse
Select a layer in the bottom right corner. A blue box will appear to show you the layer you have selected.
In the project area, click inside the layer area and move the layer to its new location.
Change Layer Size
If you want to resize the project area, you can use the resize tool. If you want to resize the layer, follow one of the instructions below. There are two ways to change the layer size.
Change layer size by changing the width and height numbers
At the bottom right corner, select the layer you would like to change the size of.
Change the number in the width and height box.
Or, Change layer size by using your mouse
Select a layer in the bottom right corner. A blue box will appear to show you the layer you have selected.
In the project area, click on the blue box and drag the edges to make the layer smaller or larger.
Rotate and Flip Layer
At the bottom right corner, select the layer you would like to transform.
Then click on the buttons to rotate or flip the layers.
Blend Layers
At the bottom right corner, select the layer you would like to blend.
In the blend options, click on the drop down menu to select a blend mode:
Normal
Color Dodge
Multiply
Screen
Color Burn
Darken
Lighten
Exclusion
Subtract
Hue
Saturation
Go through the blend mode until you find one that suits your project. Try blending other layers to see different results.
Change Layer Opacity
At the bottom right corner, select the layer you would like to work on.
Click and drag the opacity slider to change the transparency of the layer.