Creating a vector layer

To start working with vectors, we need to create a vector layer. There are two ways to do this: through the File menu or through the Layer palette. We will see these methods in the following sections.

Creating a vector layer via the File menu

Follow these steps to create a vector layer using the File menu:

1. In the File menu, click on File, then go to New Layer, and finally click on Vector Layer.
2. Enter a name for the layer in the New vector Layer dialog box that appears.
3. Choose an Expression Color (Black and White, Gray, or Color) from the drop-down menu in the New vector Layer dialog box.
4. If applicable, choose a Blending mode from the drop-down menu.
5. Click on OK to create the new layer.

We will see how to create a vector layer from the Layer palette in the next section.

Creating a vector layer via the Layer palette

Follow these steps to create a vector layer using the Layer palette:

1. Locate the Layer palette in...