Layer Not Showing

[Teebone 1]

Hi there,

I've attached a few screenshots to illustrate how that when i create a new document the layer does not show up in the layers panel.

You can also see that i have the layer checked in the drop down menu. I'm on windows 11 and using Affinity Photo version 2.3.1

I have figured a simple workaround and which is that after i create a new document (that doesn't show up) i add a new pixel layer add any colour, and this now becomes my background which i can switch on and off as in screenshot 4 or i just make it transparent to start with.

However i'd much rather sort out the document issue.. thanks

Teebone1

[walt.farrell]

Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums.

A new document created by File > New doesn't have any layers. It is completely empty until you add some data.

[Teebone 1]

Thanks Walt for getting back.

Unfortunately this doesn't solve my problem. I'll try and do a video that might help explain my issue.

 

[Ron P.]

In your second screenshot above, the white rectangular area you're seeing is the canvas. As Walt pointed out, you need to add something, that is then reflected in the Layers Panel.

[Teebone 1]

Ok thanks again guy's..