# Merging Layers

You can merge one or more layers together into one layer.

To merge a layer into another layer:

1. Select the panel with the layers you want to merge.

2. Do one of the following:

- Select Layer > Merge Layers.
- In the Layer Toolbar, click the Merge Layers button.
- Right-click a layer tab and select Merge Layers.

The Merge Layers dialog box opens.

3. Select the layers you want to merge from the Panel Layers To Merge list.

4. Do one of the following:

- To make the merged layer editable, select Make New Layer Editable, if it is not already editable. Any previously defined motion in the source layers will be lost. If you choose not to make the layer editable, transform motion will be kept. You can draw on top of merged layers but cannot modify them. After you have merged layers it is possible to modify them using Convert Templates To Drawing. To do this right click on the drawing and select Convert Templates To Drawing from the popup menu.
- To delete the original layers, select Delete Source Layers.

5. In the New Tab Name field, enter the name of the new tab.

By default, the name of the tab is MergedLayer. Any newly merged layers will use this tab name and add a numerical suffix, i.e., MergedLayer_1, MergedLayer_2, and so on.

6. Click OK to confirm your changes.