To work with layer comps, you need to use the Layer Comps palette shown in Figure 16-2. By default, the Layer Comps palette is docked in the Palette Well on the Options bar. If you don’t see the Layer Comps palette, choose Window>Layer Comps to view it.
Figure 16-2: Use the Layer Comps palette to create and manage layer comps.
Creating a layer comp is pretty straightforward. Here’s how:
Position layers and set layer opacity, blending mode, and other layer attributes the way that you want them by using the Layers palette.
Click the Create New Layer Comp button at the bottom of the Layer Comps palette.
Use the New Layer Comp dialog box that opens, as shown in Figure 16-3, to set layer comp options.
Figure 16-3: Use the New Layer Comp dialog box to select layer comp options.
Using the dialog box you can
Type a descriptive name for the layer comp in the Name text box.
Select which layer attributes are saved: Visibility, Position, and Appearance.
Type a description of the layer placement or changes in the Comment text box.
Click OK.
The new layer comp appears selected in the Layer Comps palette.
| Tip |
Don’t worry about your file size when saving layer comps with an image — layer comps take up only about 1K. |