Update: Layer Groups

Layer Groups let you bundle multiple layers into a single, movable element—perfect for UI parts like buttons that are built from text plus shape. The group behaves as one item for selection and movement, yet remains fully editable.

Key Shortcuts

Group: Ctrl+G (Cmd+G on macOS)
Ungroup: Ctrl+Shift+G (Cmd+Shift+G on macOS)

Create a Group

Select two or more layers (Shift-click or marquee).
Press Ctrl+G.
A new group appears in the Layers panel; rename it to keep things organized.

Select vs. Edit

Select (single click): Click the grouped element once to select, move, or duplicate it as a whole.
Edit (double-click): Double-click the grouped element to work on its contents:
- Change fill or stroke colors of child layers.
- Edit text values.
- Resize or reposition child layers.
- Click outside the group (or select the group in the Layers panel) to exit edit mode.

Duplicate Variations Fast

With the group selected, Alt+Drag to create a copy.

Manage Group Membership

Reorder: Drag the group up or down in the Layers panel to change draw order.
Exclude a layer: Drag a child out of the group in the Layers panel.
Re-include: Drag that layer back into the group at the desired position.
Nested groups: not supported

Notes & Behavior

Code generation: Groups are an editor convenience; exported code emits draw calls for each child in z-order.
Alignment: When the group is selected, alignment use the group’s bounding box.

Other Recent Enhancements

Hidden layers no longer sneak into bulk actions
Alignment tools now respect the group’s bounds for steadier layouts
ALT-drag cloning preserves layers orders
Batch undo and redo operations now consistent and works as you would expect