Dogger Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I suggest adding a setting that allows a layer to be locked so it cannot be edited. This could be used to prevent accidental changes to original images or finished layers that need to be seen, but not touched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_n Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 like in flash... i like the idea, exspecialy coz i sometimes get confused as to what layer in editing then it screws everything up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.digennaro Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 not a bad idea, i do this all the time lol Quote Support Our Troops, End The War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkbark00 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Me thinks being able to lock transparency would be even better! Quote  Take responsibility for your own intelligence. 😉 -Rick Brewster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 This won't be possible until Paint.NET v4.0+ Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogger Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 I was using an image as a template for a drawing. When I turned off visibility to check my work, the original image became the active layer, and remained that way when I restored visibility to my drawing. Of course, I restored my image with Undo, but I lost a lot of work. So, looking forward to Version 4.0+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrddin Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 ...exspecialy coz i sometimes get confused as to what layer in editing then it screws everything upYou could name your layers as you go along, relieving some of this confusion. It will help you to recognise your layers much quicker when switching back and forth, which, apart from cutting confusion, will save time also. And make your Layers window look oh-so pretty .So, looking forward to Version 4.0+.Name one person who isn't... Quote How to Save Your Images under Different File Types My dA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I was using an image as a template for a drawing. When I turned off visibility to check my work, the original image became the active layer, and remained that way when I restored visibility to my drawing. Of course, I restored my image with Undo, but I lost a lot of work.So, looking forward to Version 4.0+. You are not the only one doing that. :wink: If you use an image as a template for a drawing; try to make the image a bit transparent. Just so transparent that you notice it on your new line, when you start drawing in the wrong layer. But I am FOR lockable layers. Quote My DA: http://leif-j.deviantart.com/ -------------- Some people seek justice so persistent, that they will do great injustice themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogger Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks, Lief. That is a truly excellent tip. With transparency at 100, any line I draw on the wrong layer is so dim, it alerts me immediately. And the dimmer template allows me to see my work more clearly while drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Glad to help. Quote My DA: http://leif-j.deviantart.com/ -------------- Some people seek justice so persistent, that they will do great injustice themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.digennaro Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 ...exspecialy coz i sometimes get confused as to what layer in editing then it screws everything upYou could name your layers as you go along, relieving some of this confusion. It will help you to recognise your layers much quicker when switching back and forth, which, apart from cutting confusion, will save time also. And make your Layers window look oh-so pretty .So, looking forward to Version 4.0+.Name one person who isn't... although this does help, most of the time when i mess up a layer its not because i didnt know what layer i wanted to work on, its because i either clicked on the wrong layer or some how messed things up lol. i think this would be a cool feature Quote Support Our Troops, End The War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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