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How do I export a layer in Sketch?
You can also select any layer in the Layer List and drag it onto your desktop to export it as a PNG (or hold ⌥ while dragging to export as a PDF. Alternatively, you can select a layer and press ⌘ + E . export in via Preferences.
How do I lock a layer in Sketch?
Layer Basics
- Select a layer by clicking on the name of the layer in the List, or by clicking on the layer in the Canvas.
- Delete a layer by pressing backspace, or clicking Delete in the menu.
- Hide a layer by clicking the eye icon.
- Lock a layer by right-clicking and selecting “Lock Layer” from the menu.
How do you align in sketch?
To align a selection of two or more layers to an Artboard, select your layers, hold down ⌥ and click the alignment button you want to use.
What’s the default size for export in sketch?
By default the Sketch export options are set to Size=1x (100% original size), no suffixes and .png format. Leave these options with default values or play with them if you want.
How are slices used to export a sketch?
Slices are special layers that allow us to export areas on the canvas to files. All content within a defined area by a slice, will be included in that file. You can have as many slices as you want using the Insert > Slice (S) option. Each slice will export to a different file.
Can you have as many slices as you want in sketch?
You can have as many slices as you want using the Insert > Slice (S) option. Each slice will export to a different file. When present, the knife icon and dashed outline indicate that the layer in question is a slice. You can change its position, width and height like any other object in Sketch.
How do I export a rectangle in sketch?
Remember you can draw a random rectangle and adjust its properties through the Inspector panel. Now go to the File menu. You should see that the Export option has been made active. In the toolbar you can click the Export icon too, so go ahead and click it. You’ll notice some changes on the canvas, in the layer list and the inspector panel.