Selecting just a child layer

[webb]

I am trying to do something embarrassingly simple in AP Windows, but I can't figure out how to do it. I'm sure there is an easy answer, and am hoping somebody can point me to it.

 

I have a pixel layer (say, Background) and have added a child filter. I would now like to move that child filter up on the stack, but can't seem to select it without selecting the pixel layer as well--both parent and child layers are highlighted and stubbornly insist on staying that way. This doesn't happen all the time, but when it does happen, I don't know what to do.

 

How do I tell AP that I just want to select the child layer and not the parent layer when both are highlighted?

[v_kyr]

To move the child up on the stack when both are highlighted/selected as shown in your image, select the child on it's thumb image and drag it with pressed down mouse button (cursor on the little thumb image) up and then slightly to the left.

[webb]

That worked! Thank you very much.

[IanSG]

Another way is to right click on the child layer's thumbnail and select the "release" option.