<a name="1000725"> </a>The Dynamic Plug-ins button on the Layers palette provides access to the currently installed dynamic plug-ins, which you can use to create dynamic layers.
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<a name="998959"> </a>To access the dynamic plug-ins
<a name="1000711"> </a>A list of dynamic plug-ins is displayed.
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<a name="998972"> </a>Creating Dynamic Layers
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<a name="998973"> </a>The steps for creating dynamic layers vary slightly for the different types of dynamic plug-ins.
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<a name="998974"> </a>Details about creating and working with a specific dynamic layer appear later in this chapter.
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<a name="1010415"> </a>Like all floating objects, dynamic layers appear in the Layer list on the Layers palette, where they are identified by the plug icon.
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<a name="1010422"> </a>To create a dynamic layer of a specific size, make a selection in the document window. The new layer will conform to the dimensions and location of the selection.
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<a name="1010426"> </a>If no selection is active, Corel Painter makes the new dynamic layer the same size as the Canvas. For more information about selections, refer to <a href="12-Selections4.html#999057">"Creating Selections"</a>.
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<a name="998976"> </a>To create a dynamic layer
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<li class="SmartList1" value="1"><a name="998977"> </a>Select a layer or area in which to apply the effect, if required by the type of dynamic plug-in.</li>
<li class="SmartList1" value="2"><a name="1000748"> </a>On the Layers palette, click the Dynamic Plug-ins button and choose a dynamic plug-in.</li>
<li class="SmartList1" value="3"><a name="998981"> </a>In the dialog box, choose options to set the effect you want. </li>
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<a name="998982"> </a>The dynamic layer is added to the Layer list on the Layers palette.
<li class="SmartList1"><a name="1010159"> </a>Once you choose a dynamic plug-in, you can't cancel the operation. If you decide you don't want the dynamic layer, click OK to close the dialog box, and remove the dynamic layer by choosing <span style="color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">Edit menu > Undo</span>. You can also remove the dynamic layer on the Layers palette by clicking the palette menu arrow and choosing Delete Layer.</li>
<a name="998999"> </a>Once you've created a dynamic layer, you can open its options dialog and change its settings.
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<a name="999000"> </a>To change a dynamic layer's settings
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<li class="SmartList1" value="1"><a name="999001"> </a>Select the dynamic layer in the document window or on the Layers palette.</li>
<li class="SmartList1" value="2"><a name="999002"> </a>On the Layers palette, do one of the following:</li>
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<li class="Bulleted2"><a name="999003"> </a>Click the palette menu arrow, and choose Options.</li>
<li class="Bulleted2"><a name="999004"> </a>Double-click the dynamic layer.</li>
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<li class="SmartList1" value="3"><a name="999005"> </a>In the Options dialog box, change any settings.</li>
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<a name="1010438"> </a>Managing Dynamic Layers
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<a name="1010439"> </a>You can select, move, group, hide, show, and lock dynamic layers, as well as change their display order, opacity, and composite method, as you do other layers. For information on these features, refer to <a href="14-Layers2.html#1003215"><span style="color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">"Using Layers and Layer Masks"</span></a>.
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<a name="999010"> </a>Committing Dynamic Layers
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<a name="999011"> </a>At some point, you may want to finalize the effect and make the result a standard layer. This will enable you to work with the image in ways not possible when the effect is held in a dynamic layer.
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<a name="999012"> </a>Committing a dynamic layer captures its current appearance to a pixel-based layer. Once a dynamic layer is committed, you can no longer adjust the effect. The following operations automatically generate a prompt to commit a dynamic layer:
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<li class="SmartList1"><a name="999013"> </a>painting on a dynamic layer</li>
<li class="SmartList1"><a name="999014"> </a>applying an additional effect or dynamic plug-in</li>
<li class="SmartList1"><a name="999015"> </a>dropping a dynamic layer</li>
<li class="SmartList1"><a name="999016"> </a>collapsing a group that contains a dynamic layer</li>
<li class="SmartList1"><a name="999017"> </a>saving to a non-RIFF format</li>
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<a name="999024"> </a>Reverting Dynamic Layers
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<a name="1006520"> </a>The Revert command allows you to restore source images to their original condition. This feature is available only for dynamic plug-ins that modify a layer-Burn, Tear, and Bevel World.
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<a name="1006521"> </a>To revert a dynamic layer
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<li class="SmartList1" value="1"><a name="999027"> </a>Select the modified layer in the document window or on the Layers palette.</li>
<li class="SmartList1" value="2"><a name="999028"> </a>On the Layers palette, click the palette menu arrow and choose Revert to Original.</li>
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<a name="1006472"> </a>Corel Painter extracts the original layer content and discards the dynamic layer.
