<![CDATA[Inspiration for method to preview layers individually]]>Some months ago I had a feature request - I think - about preview of a single layer/object. In Affinity you can get a preview of an object/layer by ALT/Option clicking it.

I have now tried the quite excellent Inkscape 1.2 for Apple M1 (finally!) where I discovered a better and more clever solution. Hold down ALT/Option and let the mouse float down over the different layers/objects, and the individual objects/layers are highlighted when the pointer is over them.

Faster, smarter, simpler. Many fewer clicks.

Preview in Inkscape

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/2080/inspiration-for-method-to-preview-layers-individuallyRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 13:15:55 GMTSat, 04 Jun 2022 23:48:32 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:57:02 GMT]]>@Ingolf

@Boldline said in Inspiration for method to preview layers individually:

I like the idea. If I let go on a selected layer or sublayer will it keep that item selected in the artboard?

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11577https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11577Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:57:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:19:30 GMT]]>@Ingolf

I remember loving that ice cream too, when I was a kid 🙂

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11541https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11541Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:19:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:35:05 GMT]]>@Subpath said in Inspiration for method to preview layers individually:

@Ingolf

like your idea, but cant help myself, like the Icecream too 🙂

Thank you. The best popsicle I know. It dates back to 1950 and still sells well for good reasons. Simple ice cream made of cream ice coated with excellent yellow lemonade ice. Can be bought in any kiosk even. So popular that today it is available as a drink in nightclubs and milkshake in cafes.

So when I had to try out Inkscape quickly on a hot summer day, the ice cream was everywhere in my mind. 😄

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11540https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11540Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:35:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:59:24 GMT]]>@Ingolf

like your idea, but cant help myself, like the Icecream too 🙂

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11538https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11538Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:59:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:34:25 GMT]]>@Ingolf I added this to the backlog.

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11535https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11535Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:34:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Sun, 05 Jun 2022 01:43:05 GMT]]>I like the idea. If I let go on a selected layer or sublayer will it keep that item selected in the artboard?

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11534https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11534Sun, 05 Jun 2022 01:43:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Sun, 05 Jun 2022 01:39:55 GMT]]>@b77 Space should be reserved for panning at all times unless an input field is active. I requested this a few times.

Anyway, both Affinity and Inkscape assigned the ALT/Option key for this so sticking to the same "logic" in Vectorstyler would make it easier (for me at least) to remember and use shortcuts across several programs.

]]>https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11533https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/post/11533Sun, 05 Jun 2022 01:39:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Inspiration for method to preview layers individually on Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:56:53 GMT]]>@Ingolf Nice. Btw, Spacebar is also available, I wonder if it's not easier to use that instead of Option/Alt.

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