This seems a bit of an obvious question, though I have been unable to find an answer: is there any shortcut (Or script) for simply copying a glyph outline to a new background layer, i.e. the equivalent of pressing Copy in the Layers palette?
I am trying to train myself always to copy outlines before starting to tweak them, and I’d find this simpler and quicker with a shortcut than having to aim for a small grey button.
Why not use the Background? Paths > Selection to Background. This is for a quick-and-easy back-up.
This sounds like you will end up with way too many layers. But you could write a script that duplicates the layer and appends it to the glyph layers. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, you can assign a shortcut.
Thanks Rainer. Selection to Background has its uses, but as far as I know only keeps one copy, whereas I like to keep a breadcrumb trail of significant edits in case I have to backtrack. it’s handy that I can rename them too. And it’s very easy to delete redundant layers.
I assumed that a simple script would be the answer, so now I just have to find out how to write it. A Keyboard Maestro click shortcut is doing it for me until I have the time for that. It does still seem an obvious candidate for a native menu item/shortcut.
Piggybacking on an old post. I too, yearn for this future. Having worked a lot in Photoshop in the past, ⌘J creates a copied layer in a jiffy. (Alas, ⌘J is already occupied.)
I think it’s a pretty basic feature, having a shortcut command to create a new layer. If it is overused is up to the user in my opinion. Would save some time, and give some peace of mind having to click less
If it was added to Preferences>Shortcuts, I’d be very grateful!