Layer Layer (Designer special Layer type)

[NotMyFault]

Just curious how Layer layers are actually differ from other layer types.

For me it seems there are actually groups layers: both type have a blend mode passthrough, which is unavailable for any other layer type.

What is the actual reason to have this special layer type "Layer"?

• How do they differ from group layers?

It seems it might be required for compatibility with ID (which I never used).

The difference between layer types becomes relevant when you nest other layers to child or mask position, because groups differ in relevant aspects from other layer types in this regard.

[v_kyr]

• AD layers vs groups
• ADe layers vs groups

Personally I sometimes also struggle with these.

[walt.farrell]

Another difference (that I didn't see mentioned in the above with a quick reading): If you have a Layer selected, and create a new object, it's part of the Layer. If you have a Group selected, and create a new object, it's separate and above the Group in the stack.