Layer creation and clipping mask behavior

[GenewalDesign]

I often use clipping masks in my illustrations, and the default behavior of Affinity Designer when creating layers needs some options.

I have a first layer, and a second layer within the first. I want to create more layers within the first, but every time I create a new one (shape, curve...) it gets on the top of the layer list. I thought clicking on the second layer before creating a new one would force AD to create it below or above the selected layer, no.

This behaviour is not exclusive to clipping masks : every new created layer is placed on top of the layer list.

Once my shape is created, I have to manually select it and drag it at the desired place in the layer list. And if I have LOTS of layers, i'm losing too much time reordering my layers.

Maybe with a shortcut or a checkbox, the idea would be to force AD to create the new layer above or under a selected layer in the list.

[Callum]

Hi GenewalDesign,

Do the buttons found in the following help article help with this at all?

https://affinity.help/designer2/English.lproj/index.html?page=pages/ObjectControl/target.html?title=Targeting objects

Thanks
C

[GenewalDesign]

Hi Callum,

After a few tries, it seems to fulfill my needs. This help section should be added in the "See Also" in "Creating layers" of help. I already searched in the AD menu but not in the right place.

Thanks for your help!