Help with Macros

[MAR]

I am just starting to write macros and want to know if it is possible to add a new fill layer as a child layer during recording. I have made a signature  brush and want to be able to change the colour the writing but if I try to add new fill layer and then move it I am told it is not possible. I am sure I have seen a video showing me how to do this by manipulating the position of the layers but can no longer find it. I am using windows 10. Thanks for any help out there

[carl123]

Dragging layers with the mouse wont work in macros but you can use/record the menu commands, such as...

Arrange > Move Back One
Arrange > Move to Back

Edit: Just reread you post, if you want the fill layer as a child of the brush layer Edit > Cut the fill layer, select the brush layer then Edit > Paste Inside

Edited March 6, 2019 by carl123
Added info

[MEB]

Hi MAR,
Welcome to Affinity Forums
In the latest Affinity Photo Customer Beta there's new commands in the Arrange menu to let you Move Inside and Move Outside of a layer which will do what you want. If you are willing to give it a try you can download it from the respective section ind the Affinity Photo Beta Forums (usually pinned at the top of the respective platform section).

[v_kyr]

Or alternatively, if you want the fill layer as a child of the brush layer, check Arrange > Insert inside, select the brush layer then Layer > New Fill layer.

[MAR]

Thank you for your help. It is the first time I have ever used a forum and will certainly do so again as the problem which has been driving me scatty for a couple of nights was solved by the  above post.