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Select layers in Dev Mode

In Dev Mode, the left sidebar allows users to quickly view layers in the page list and layer list, as well as use the Search feature.

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Use the Search feature to quickly locate pages, layers, and text content in your files. You can view the list and locate results in the canvas.

  1. 1.Click '16_Common_Search.svg' in the left sidebar or use the following keyboard shortcut to open the search bar:
  • macOS : ⌘ Command + F
  • Windows:Ctrl + F
  1. 2.Enter the text or layer name you want to find in the input box. The results will be displayed in the Search panel.
  • You can display results on the current page or see results for all pages
  • Click Settings to add search filters for layer type, such as text, frames and groups, shape, etc.
  • Use '16_Common_ArrowUp.svg' '16_Common_ArrowDown.svg' to view the results. The selected results will be displayed in the center of the canvas.
  1. 3.Click '16_Common_Close.svg' or press ESC to exit the Search feature.

Page list

Each page is an independent canvas. You can view and switch between pages in the Pages list.

Right-click on a page to copy the link of this page.

Layer list

Each layer within the canvas is displayed in the Layers list and you can select the layer you need from it.

Each layer has its thumbnail and name. Click on the layer name to select the layer.

Note: When a layer is recognized as an icon, Motiff will show its sizes.

You can click on a layer in the Layers list or double-click the layer's thumbnail, and the canvas will automatically move until the layer is visible.

Learn more about Select layers.