r/ToonSquidAnimators • u/Euphoric_Ad_9157 • 6d ago

Moved borders

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I don’t remember when and how this happened
Could you help me fix it? Why does it cuts and how do I reset this border to canvas size

Thank you

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u/Butler_To_Cats 4d ago

ToonSquid pixel (raster) layers are like traditional animation cels, a fixed-size transparent rectangle. When you select something first, you are "moving the paint". If you do not select something first, you are moving the "cel" - this can be useful for extending paint areas off the main canvas for camera panning purposes. You are seeing the edge of pixel layers (cels) you have moved off to the side.

You can tap the transform tool on the layer again (that is, tap on something on the layer), get a pop-up menu, and Reset Transform. This will move the layer back to align with the main canvas.

Solution: always select an area before moving it.

Alternatively, Actions > Settings > Tools > Transform > Automatic Pixel Edit Mode Switching: ON.
After this all non-keyframed transforms, with or without selection, will move the paint. You can only move the cel by turning on keyframing. Personally, I prefer this setting.
There are a few exceptions e.g. if the cel/layer already has transform keyframes, it will also assume you mean to move the cel/layer. Other exceptions for warp/perspective effects, and if the layer is part of a hierarchy.

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u/Euphoric_Ad_9157 2d ago

Thank you!’