Groups and frames allow you to combine layers together so that they can be treated like a single layer.

Groups

By default, groups take on the combined dimensions of their children.

• To make a group, select some layers and choose “Group”, or use:
  • Mac: Command G
  • Windows: Control G
• The first time you click on a layer in this group, the entire group will be selected.
• To select a single layer within this group, double-click the item, or choose it from the layers panel.
• As the layers within a group are moved around, the bounds of the group will adjust to fit the layers within.
• You can move things into and out of this group by dragging layers within the layers panel.
• You are allowed to nest groups inside other groups.
• To un-group, select the group and choose “Ungroup”, or use:
  • Mac: Shift Command G or Command Delete
  • Windows: Shift Control G or Control Backspace

Frames

Sometimes, it is useful to have a layer whose size is explicitly set by you. These are called Frames.

• To make a frame, choose the Frame Tool F and drag out an area of the screen, or use:
  • Mac: Command Option G
  • Windows: Control Alt G
• To add layers to this group, just drag them in.
• To remove layers from this group, just drag them out.
• Selecting and moving items within a Frame works exactly the same way as groups.
• To un-group, select the group and choose “Ungroup”, or use:
  • Mac: Shift Command G or Command Delete
  • Windows: Shift Control G or Control Backspace

Frames are drawn directly on the canvas and we draw them in a special way to make them easier to see and work with.