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84.. image:: /images/en/Layer-color-filters-menu.png 84​.. image:: /images/en/Layer-color-filters-menu.png
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87Types of Layers 87​Types of Layers
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90.. image:: /images/en/500px-Krita-types-of-layers.png 90​.. image:: /images/en/500px-Krita-types-of-layers.png
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92The image above shows the various types of layers in :ref:`layer_docker`, Each layer type has a different purpose for example all the vector elements can be only placed on a vector layer and similarly normal raster elements are mostly on the paint layer, :ref:`cat_layers_and_masks` page contains more information about these types layers. 92​The image above shows the various types of layers in :ref:`layer_docker`. Each layer type has a different purpose for example all the vector elements can be only placed on a vector layer and similarly normal raster elements are mostly on the paint layer, :ref:`cat_layers_and_masks` page contains more information about these types layers.
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94Now Let us see how these layers are composited in Krita. 94​Now Let us see how these layers are composited in Krita.
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96How are layers composited in Krita ? 96​How are layers composited in Krita ?
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99In Krita, the visible layers form a composite image which is shown on 99​In Krita, the visible layers form a composite image which is shown on
100the canvas. The order in which Krita composites the layers is from 100​the canvas. The order in which Krita composites the layers is from
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152Krita supports non-destructive editing of the content of the layer. 152​Krita supports non-destructive editing of the content of the layer.
153Non-destructive editing means editing or changing a layer or image 153​Non-destructive editing means editing or changing a layer or image
154without actually changing the original source image permanently, the 154​without actually changing the original source image permanently, the
155changes are just added as filters or masks over the original image while 155​changes are just added as filters or masks over the original image while
156keeping it intact, this helps a lot when your workflow requires constant 156​keeping it intact, this helps a lot when your workflow requires constant
157back and forth. You can go back to original image with a click of a 157​back and forth. You can go back to original image with a click of a
158button, Just hide the filter or mask you have your initial image. 158​button. Just hide the filter or mask you have your initial image.
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160You can add various filters to a layer with Filter mask, or add Filter 160​You can add various filters to a layer with Filter mask, or add Filter
161layer which will affect the whole image. Layers can also be transformed non-destructively with the transformation masks, and even have portions temporarily hidden with a Transparent Mask. Non-destructive effects like these are very useful when you change your mind later, or need to make a set of variations of a given image. 161​layer which will affect the whole image. Layers can also be transformed non-destructively with the transformation masks, and even have portions temporarily hidden with a Transparent Mask. Non-destructive effects like these are very useful when you change your mind later, or need to make a set of variations of a given image.
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164 You can merge all visible layers by selecting everything first :menuselection:`Layer --> Select --> Visible Layers`. Then Combine them all by merging :menuselection:`Layer --> Merge with Layer Below`. 164​ You can merge all visible layers by selecting everything first :menuselection:`Layer --> Select --> Visible Layers`. Then Combine them all by merging :menuselection:`Layer --> Merge with Layer Below`.
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166These filters and masks are accessible through the right click menu (as 166​These filters and masks are accessible through the right click menu (as
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