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Description Okay, so here's my attempt at explaining what clipping layers does in Paint Tool Sai.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me =w="
I feel like I didn't explain this enough... It was a really quick tutorial...
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But BASICALLY.
1) You have the base layer, which I'm calling "A"
2) You have another layer, which I'm calling "B"
3) You want Layer B to only touch the parts that are on Layer A. You clip Layer B to Layer A, so that way, when you draw on Layer A with Layer B, Layer B coloring only touches the areas that you colored with Layer A.

It's kind of like coloring over Layer A.... ahh, confusing and hard for me to explain. I hope the pictures help xD
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Comments: 34

Kierryn [2016-08-29 05:05:45 +0000 UTC]

Is that the only function of the Layer Clipping?Β 
I've been trying to translate a bunch of SAI Β tutorials into GIMP, and so far it seems like "Layer Clipping" Is basically just using the selection tool so you can't draw outside the lines?

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redwolf21 In reply to Kierryn [2016-08-30 03:54:48 +0000 UTC]

Hi!Β 
From what I can tell, it's like using the selection tool with the selection tool being what you've already laid down. While I don't use SAI anymore as I work on a Mac now, Medibang Paint and Procreate (I believe Procreate as well) both use clipping layers. And with that, it's basically just adding on top of the layer that was already there, so yes, it does not go out of the lines.

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Kierryn In reply to redwolf21 [2016-08-30 06:41:50 +0000 UTC]

Okay i was hoping that, it sounded like some special exclusive tool haha, now i know i can easily replicate it on GIMP im not as worried. I too use a Mac (unfortunately), so i've found real limitation on programs available for free that would help me more than GIMP does

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redwolf21 In reply to Kierryn [2016-08-30 17:48:58 +0000 UTC]

Yea it's such a struggle. But I wish you luck with the rest of your work (or endeavors). If you have any other questions feel free to message me!

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Kierryn In reply to redwolf21 [2016-08-30 23:35:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that, i'll be sure to if i find myself in trouble haha
Good luck to you also

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rehneeboy [2016-06-03 15:12:12 +0000 UTC]

why my sai is showing opacity lock, layer clip and selection source instead of preserve opacity, clipping group ???
and how can i show the clipping group??

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redwolf21 In reply to rehneeboy [2016-06-08 06:06:22 +0000 UTC]

I'm pretty sure that it's the same thing (and that's just my educated guess, ahaa). Therefore, Opacity lock= preserve opacity, and clipping group= layer clip. Let me know if it's not accomplishing the same thing.

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KitHeartAnime [2015-06-13 00:21:43 +0000 UTC]

this...
thank you! I've been wondering what's the use of clipping layers!

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redwolf21 In reply to KitHeartAnime [2015-07-07 21:03:26 +0000 UTC]

No problem! I'm glad I could help.... clipping layers was really confusing at first

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MarissaSunshine [2014-08-20 22:58:39 +0000 UTC]

Why does my layer end up invisible when I clip it?

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redwolf21 In reply to MarissaSunshine [2014-08-21 03:16:54 +0000 UTC]

It shouldn't!Β  Which layer is invisible?

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zhejo [2014-08-11 09:58:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank for this! I was so confused about this for so long (

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redwolf21 In reply to zhejo [2014-08-13 05:09:10 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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NinRhusajha [2014-07-31 01:51:37 +0000 UTC]

thanks for explaining this black magic so easily. Wuv you.

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redwolf21 In reply to NinRhusajha [2014-07-31 04:07:36 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you're welcome!Β  I'm glad it was easy to understand.Β  I remember that it was very difficult to understand when I was trying to figure it all out, so I had to try to make it easier to explain

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NinRhusajha In reply to redwolf21 [2014-08-01 19:52:52 +0000 UTC]

now I just need to figure out what the layer modes do... know any good tutorials for that?

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redwolf21 In reply to NinRhusajha [2014-08-02 02:49:26 +0000 UTC]

I do not, to be honest haha.. and I haven't been working in SAI as of late.Β  If you tell me the layer modes, I may be able to explain what I remember~

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NinRhusajha In reply to redwolf21 [2014-08-03 04:42:50 +0000 UTC]

Multiply, Screen, Lumosity, Overlay, Binary Color. Do those ring a bell?

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redwolf21 In reply to NinRhusajha [2014-08-07 03:56:38 +0000 UTC]

Multiply- This makes color darker.Β  An example: if you do a light color, it'll be like 5x darker than what you intended the color to be.

Screen- not sure :/

Lumosity-Β  that makes things super pretty sparkly light.Β  I don't know how else to explain it ehehehe

Overly- not sure really

Binary Color- not sure

So I wasn't much help there... Terribly sorry!Β  But I didn't use the other layers, I mostly used Multiply and Lumosity Β 

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alicorntwilight91604 In reply to redwolf21 [2015-02-08 23:51:33 +0000 UTC]

Overlay-That overlaps the image under, erasing the outside white and goes into the color. Thats all I can explain.

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NinRhusajha In reply to redwolf21 [2014-08-07 05:13:37 +0000 UTC]

lol, the multiply and lumo are the only ones I figured out before you responded xDΒ 

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redwolf21 In reply to NinRhusajha [2014-08-13 05:08:52 +0000 UTC]

Haha yea, the layers get a little confusing, I would just recommend just testing them all out!

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Aluriium [2014-01-07 13:50:44 +0000 UTC]

THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH THANK <3

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redwolf21 In reply to Aluriium [2014-04-04 02:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Glad to help Β  Sorry the reply is so late! ><

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Aluriium In reply to redwolf21 [2014-04-04 06:23:36 +0000 UTC]

nah is fine x3

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jencreatesthings [2013-12-31 22:01:34 +0000 UTC]

finally someone who actually explains it well, thanks!!

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redwolf21 In reply to jencreatesthings [2014-04-04 02:26:22 +0000 UTC]

No problem!Β  I apologize for the late reply ><

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starlightyukari [2013-12-15 07:10:26 +0000 UTC]

Thaaanks this one is the only one that i understand. Very helpfulΒ 

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redwolf21 In reply to starlightyukari [2013-12-18 02:49:25 +0000 UTC]

That's good! I'm glad I could help~

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Lelance [2013-11-01 14:20:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you~

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redwolf21 In reply to Lelance [2013-12-18 02:53:11 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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ayeshax3 [2012-04-25 21:39:03 +0000 UTC]

OH THAT IS PERFECT. XD Thank youuuuu β™₯

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redwolf21 In reply to ayeshax3 [2012-04-25 22:30:40 +0000 UTC]

Ahh good xD
I thought I wasn't explaining it enough :3

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ayeshax3 In reply to redwolf21 [2012-04-25 23:16:52 +0000 UTC]

You explained it pretty straightforward though, so yeah XD

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