Duplicating layers in Clip Studio Paint on your iPad is a straightforward process that allows you to quickly create copies of your work. This is useful for testing different effects, creating backups, or building complex compositions.
**Quick Answer:** To duplicate a layer in Clip Studio Paint on your iPad, simply select the desired layer in the **Layer palette** and then choose the **Duplicate Layer** option from the **Layer menu**.
## Step-by-Step Guide to Duplicating Layers
Here is a simple breakdown of the process, drawing directly from the standard Clip Studio Paint functionality which is consistent across devices like the iPad:
1. **Open the Layer Palette:** Ensure your Layer palette is visible on your iPad screen. If not, you can usually find it under the **Window** menu.
2. **Select the Layer:** From the list of layers in the Layer palette, **select the layer** you wish to duplicate by tapping on it. The selected layer will typically be highlighted.
3. **Access the Layer Menu:** Navigate to the **Layer menu**. On iPad, you access menus by tapping the corresponding icon or text label in the application interface.
4. **Choose Duplicate Layer:** Within the Layer menu, find and select the **\[Duplicate Layer\]** option.
Immediately after selecting **Duplicate Layer**, a new layer will appear in your Layer palette directly above the original layer. This new layer is an exact copy, including all content and settings (like blending mode, opacity, and layer effects).
## Duplicating Multiple Layers
Clip Studio Paint also allows you to duplicate more than one layer at a time. This is especially useful when you need to copy entire groups of related elements.
* **Select Multiple Layers:** In the Layer palette, select the layers you want to duplicate. On iPad, you can typically select multiple layers by using a combination of tapping and holding, or using a specific multi-select mode if available in the interface controls.
* **Duplicate:** Once multiple layers are selected, follow the same steps as above: go to the **Layer menu** and choose **Duplicate Layer**.
All selected layers will be duplicated, appearing as copies above their original counterparts in the Layer palette.
| Action | How to Perform (General) | Result |
| :----------------- | :-------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------ |
| **Select Layer** | Tap the layer in the Layer palette. | Layer is highlighted. |
| **Duplicate Layer**| Go to Layer menu -> Duplicate Layer. | A copy appears above the original. |
| **Select Multiple**| Use multi-select function in palette. | Multiple layers are highlighted. |
| **Duplicate Multi**| Go to Layer menu -> Duplicate Layer. | Copies of all selected layers appear. |
By using the **Duplicate Layer** function in the Layer menu, as specified, you can efficiently manage and iterate on your artwork within Clip Studio Paint on your iPad.
