In Affinity Designer, linking layers can refer to various functionalities. Based on the provided reference, one aspect of layer linking involves managing linked properties between layers using the Links panel. The reference describes a specific action related to re-linking layers within this system.
Here's how to perform the action described in the reference, which focuses on using the Links panel accessed from an already linked source layer to change which layer's attributes another layer is linked to:
Understanding Property Linking in Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer features Property Linking, allowing you to link attributes (like fill, stroke, effects, etc.) of one layer to another. This means changes made to the 'source' layer's attributes are automatically applied to the 'target' linked layer(s). The provided reference describes how to relink a layer's attributes using the dedicated Links panel.
Steps to Relink Layer Attributes Using the Links Panel
The reference outlines a clear process for changing the source of a property link using the Links panel. This panel is accessed from a layer that is already part of a linking relationship.
Follow these steps to relink a layer as described:
- Identify the 'Source' Linked Layer: Locate a layer in your design that is already part of a property linking setup. This layer will have an 'Is Linked' icon on the Layers panel.
- Access the Links Panel:
- On the Layers panel, click the Is Linked icon on the 'source' linked layer. This action will reveal the Links panel.
- Select the Layer to Relink: In the Layers panel, find the layer whose attribute linkage you want to change.
- Drag to Relink:
- Drag the layer you want to relink from the Layers panel to the Link Drop icon located within the Links panel.
- Observe that the cursor changes to a curved arrow when positioned over the Link Drop icon, indicating you are about to perform a relink action.
- Confirm the Relink: Release the mouse button over the Link Drop icon. The layer's properties will now be linked according to the new source you've designated within the Links panel.
Visual Guide:
While the reference doesn't provide images, visualize the process:
- Your Layers Panel shows your layer hierarchy.
- A specific layer has a link icon next to its name (the 'Is Linked' icon).
- Clicking this icon opens a separate panel (the Links panel).
- This Links panel shows linking relationships and has a drop zone (the Link Drop icon).
- You then drag another layer from the Layers panel onto this drop zone in the Links panel.
This specific process, as described by the reference, is how you manage and relink layer attributes using the dedicated Links panel in Affinity Designer. It's an efficient way to update multiple linked objects to follow a different source layer's properties.
