Manage layers

For more flexibility when drawing complex diagrams, you can add layers and assign objects to layers. By specifying the order of layers, you can move objects to the foreground or background. You can also hide layers, duplicate layers, and take other actions.

You can also create Dynamic layers.

Add a new layer

From the menu on the right side of the canvas, click the Layers button . The Layers pane opens.

At the bottom of the Layers pane, click the Add Layers button . The new layer is inserted above the other layers.

Work with layers

You can add objects to layers and move objects between layers. You can also rename, reorganize, hide, and duplicate layers.

Add an object to a layer	Select the layer and then insert the object in your diagram. The new object is automatically added to the selected layer. When you click an object in your diagram, the layer it belongs to is highlighted in the Layers pane.
Move an object from one layer to another	Right-click the object, click Send To, and click the name of the layer.
Rename a layer	Double-click the layer name, type the new name, and press Enter.
Change the order of a layer	Click the layer selector icon . Then, drag the layer to a new position. This way, you determine which objects will be in the foreground and background.
Hide a layer	Select the layer and click the Visible button . The layer is no longer visible and the button appears dimmed. To show the layer, click the button again.
Add interactivity to an object in a layer	Click the Link layer button . For more information, see Add dynamic layers.
Lock a layer	Click the lock button for a layer so that objects in the layer can't be selected or moved. The button changes to to indicate that the layer is locked. Click again to unlock the layer. Locking layers is useful when you want to move a layer while keeping its objects in place.
Duplicate a layer	Select the layer, and at the bottom of the Layers pane, click the Duplicate button .
Delete a layer	Click the Delete button.