Copying content and layers

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Want to copy layers or selections, and then paste the content elsewhere and reposition it?

Copying and pasting steps are slightly different depending on the version of Sketchbook you are using.

Copying and pasting in Sketchbook Pro for desktop

If you want to copy and paste just a section of a layer, use one of the selection tools first. Otherwise the copy/paste action will apply to the entire active layer.

• Use the hotkey Ctrl+C (Win) or Command+C (Mac) to copy the content to the clipboard.
  • Use the hotkey Ctrl+V (Win) or Command+V (Mac) to paste.
• Alternatively, you can go to the menu bar and choose Edit > Copy and then Edit > Paste
  • From the menu bar, you also have the option to Copy Merged. This copies the contents (or the selected area) across all layers, not just the active layer.

If you have preferences set to add/import images to a new layer, your pasted content will automatically be applied in a new layer. To change this, de-select Add image: import into a new layer in the General tab of Preferences.

Another option to copy an entire layer is to duplicate it. See Duplicating layers for how to do this.

Copying and pasting in Sketchbook for mobile devices

1. To copy the active selection area, tap  in the Selection toolbar and then tap  to copy.
   1. If no selection is active, the action will apply to the entire active layer
   2. tap  to copy a merged capture of all visible layer content within the selection
2. Create a new layer, or select a layer where you want to paste the content.
   If you want to paste back to the active layer, skip this step.
   The copy/paste toolbar will remain open while you navigate layers as long as you do not select another brush or tool.
3. Tap  to paste.
4. You will be entered into the transform workspace, where you can use the transform tools to reposition the pasted content.

Alternatively, you can also copy/paste from the Layer Menu.

1. In the Layer Editor, double-tap the layer you want to cut content from to access the Layer Menu.
2. Tap  to Copy the entire layer or the active selection.
   1. Tap the + icon next to   Copy to access Copy Merged - which will copy the combined effect of all visible layers to the clipboard.
3. Open the Layer Menu at the destination layer and tap .
4. You will be entered into the transform workspace, where you can use the transform tools to reposition the pasted content.