layer transparency

**IdotT** · 08 March 2010, 10:01 PM

Is it possible to change the transparency of an individual layer, say make it
75 %. I don't think it possible but wondered if anyone had a clever method of achieving the same result.
I'm drawing some Manga style figures and have a number of layer which I would like to blend with different amounts of transparency as you might in PS.

**steve.ledger** · 08 March 2010, 10:13 PM

Hide all layers except the one you want to add transparency. Make sure the layer is current then ctrl+A to select all, press F6 (Transparency tool) and then adjust the transparency slider on the tool bar.
Un-hide other layers.

**IdotT** · 08 March 2010, 10:42 PM

Thanks, I was sure there must be a way but couldn't see it

Also seems to work by locking the other layers and you get to
see the effect live, and use the blend type.

**instinctive.de** · 09 March 2010, 03:03 AM

Though what sledger suggested doesn't have quite the same effect though; for example, if objects of the same color overlap, they will have individual transparencies and be 'less transparent' where they overlap, while with true layer transparency, they would be transparent as a whole.

Grouping the objects (CTRL-G) before applying the transparency will more accurately 'emulate' what you want.

**steve.ledger** · 09 March 2010, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by instinctive.de

Grouping the objects (CTRL-G) before applying the transparency will more accurately 'emulate' what you want.

Yes, but make certain you have 'Make groups be transparent as a whole' enabled in Options>>General

**instinctive.de** · 09 March 2010, 03:48 AM

Argh... always when I think I said something wise...

**steve.ledger** · 09 March 2010, 03:52 AM

Hey Alex, you actually pointed out something useful to consider

It all depends on the transparency effect you (or the OP) desires.

**IdotT** · 09 March 2010, 08:12 AM

Hi thanks for the advice. The effect I'm going for is faded or worn marker pens over solid black inkpen lines. I'm trying to mix Manga with Art Nouveau curves and style, the two genres seem to work well together. I will post some results if they are any good.

**handrawn** · 09 March 2010, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by IdotT

, the two genres seem to work well together

there might be a good reason for that if you look into the origins of art nouveau [and manga too]

look forward to seeing the results

**instinctive.de** · 09 March 2010, 09:01 AM

IdotT: Just in case, have you tried the various brushes that come with Xtreme (and the dozens of other high-quality brushes that can be found here in the forums)? (Line gallery)