How do I edit artwork across all art layers, drawing layers and frames?

Selecting multiple elements across multiple frames and layers involves using a combination of buttons and settings. Below you will find notes and links to more detailed articles on how to do this.

To edit multiple elements, choose all or a combination of the following options depending on your needs:

Select multiple drawing layers for editing

Selecting multiple drawing layers can be done with one of the following:

• By activating the Apply to Visible Drawings button in the Tool Properties of a selected tool (see linked article below for the list of related tools).
• By using Shift or Ctrl/Cmd in the Timeline or Node view to select specific layers.

For more detailed instructions, please see How do I edit multiple drawing layers at the same time?

Select all art layers for editing

Selecting all art layers (Line Art, Colour Art, Overlay, Underlay) can be done by activating the Apply to Line Art and Colour Art button in the Tool Properties of a selected tool (see linked article below for the list of related tools).

For more detailed instructions, please see How do I edit multiple art layers at the same time?

Select multiple frames for editing

Selecting multiple frames can be done with one of the following:

• For all frames: By activating the Apply to All Frames button in the Tool Properties of a selected tool (see linked articles below for the list of related tools).
• For a selection of frames: By activating the Apply to Onion Skin Range button in the Tool Properties of a selected tool (see linked articles below for the list of related tools).

For more detailed instructions, please see the following articles:

• How do I edit multiple frames at a time?
• How do I apply ‘Create Colour Art to Line Art’ to multiple frames?
• How do I paint multiple frames at a time?

Summary

Below is a table summarising the different options for different editing capabilities. You can mix and match these depending on your needs:

Button:	Button location:	What it selects:
Apply to Visible Drawings	Tool Properties view (Select, Cutter, Pencil Editor & Paint tools).	All visible drawing layers
Shift or Ctrl/Cmd	Use in the Timeline/Node view	Specific drawing layers
Apply to Line Art and Colour Art	Tool Properties view (Select, Contour Editor, Cutter, Centerline Editor, Perspective, Envelope & Eraser tools).	All art layers (Line Art, Colour Art, Overlay & Underlay)
Apply to All Frames	Tool Properties view (Select, Select by Colour & Paint tools).	All frames in a selected layer
Apply to Onion Skin Range	Tool Properties view (Select, Select by Colour & Paint tools).	Frames within the onion skin range