Some advantages with 8-bit-Layer in FireAlpaca.
- Light action
- Easy to change the color
You could change line color easily.
So, see how it works in FireAlpaca.
What is 8bit layer? Check “1-bit Layer & 8-bit Layer“.
1-bit Layer & 8-bit Layer Usually, when we think of "layer", what comes to mind is a color layer that can be a[…]
Try using 8bit Layer
Let’s Make “8 bit layer”.
Click the layer icon which shows 8 at the right hand. If it shows 8, which indicated the layer is an 8 bit layer.
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While drawing with 8 bit layer, it is recommended in these two color setting – Black (R:0, G:0, B:0) , White (R:255, G:255, B:255)The color will be transparent if it is not in black.
White in an 8-bit layer has the same effect with eraser effect. When drawing and erasing lines, smartly use short cut “x” to swap black and white.
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Double click on the layer and adjust the color.
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If you want to put the color on 8 bit layer, right click and choose “Set foreground as layer color”. Foreground color will be designated. This is a convenient way for choosing some detailed color.
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Easy to change the line color on 8bit layer
It is quite easy to paint one color or line just in one layer.
![](https://hub.firealpaca.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/8bit_change_6.jpg)
It takes less effort to do the drawing with 8 bit layer.
Notices while using 8-bit layer
An 8-bit layer is only in transparent; therefore, if you select a color from the color palette and put it on the 8-bit layer, the color you select will not be shown on it.
It will be better to practice it for further understanding. Try it out!!
For further explanation of 8-bit layer, please refer to “1-bit Layer & 8-bit Layer”.
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