Time for action – introducing layers

It's time for a little introduction to using Blender's layers. Here, you will be learning how to use them with the keyboard.

If you are using the NumPad emulator setting rather than pressing the numbers on your keyboard, use the Layer Visibility Controls as just discussed, and select the layer that corresponds with the keyboard number:

1. Select the Viewport Shading menu on the 3D View header, and make sure the shading is set to Solid.
2. Use the MMB to rotate the scene, so you can see the top of the boat. Make sure you are in Object Mode.
3. Press the 5 key on the number row of your keyboard, not on the NumPad. If you are emulating the NumPad, select layer 5 from the Layer Visibility Controls.
4. Press the 2 key on your keyboard.
5. Press the 1 key on your keyboard.
6. Press the Alt key and the 7 key simultaneously. Note how the dark color on the Layer Visibility Control shifts to layer 17. NumPad emulators select layer 17.
7. Press Shift + A and choose mesh and...