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What is a Layout?

A layout is the arrangement and positioning of zones within a composition on a screen. It decides which content goes where. Pickcel ships with standard layouts (single zone, two zones, and so on), and you can also build your own custom layout when none of the standard ones fit your screen.

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How to create a custom layout

1

Open the layout designer

In Pickcel console, go to Composition and click Add Composition to reach the Choose Layout picker, then click + Create Custom Layout in the top-right corner.
Choose Layout picker with the + Create Custom Layout button in the top-right
2

Set the layout type

In the right panel, open Layout type and choose the size and orientation: 1920 × 1080 (landscape), 1080 × 1920 (portrait), or a Custom size. Use the Grid checkbox to turn the alignment grid on or off.
Custom layout designer with the Layout type dropdown and Grid checkbox in the right panel
3

Add and arrange zones

A first zone is added for you. Click + Add zone to create more. Select a zone to move and resize it: drag it on the canvas, pull its edges or corners, or type exact X, Y, Width, and Height values. Rename a zone with its pencil icon, and remove one with the trash icon.
Layout designer with two zones and the X, Y, Width, and Height inputs for the selected zone
The minimum size for a zone is 100 × 100 px. Zones can overlap if you want one layer to sit on top of another.
4

Name and save the layout

Click Save layout. In the Save layout dialog, enter a name for your custom layout, then click Save layout again to confirm.
Save layout dialog asking for a name for the custom layout
5

Use your custom layout

Your layout now appears on the Custom tab of the layout picker, with its zone count and resolution. Click Use this layout to build a composition on it.
Layout picker Custom tab showing the saved custom layout with a Use this layout button
Related article: What is a Composition? How to create a Composition?