custom default layer

[JimHill_RA]

Is it possible to create a default background layer?  For instance, I would like to have a new drawing start with a preloaded grid as a layer over which I can draw.

[patrick.muenster]

Not as far as I know.

But write it down as an idea in the forum.

This might be useful.

[david.lau · Accepted solution]

1 Set canvas size and resolution as necessary.

https://www.sketchbook.com/blog/trents-sketchbook-workflow-quick-tip-videos/

2. Create a file with a Grid Template (custom).

3. Save file with a nice description.  i.e. 11x17 +300ppi+grid.tif

4. Set the file to 'read only'.  

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25287?locale=en_US

https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-read-only-file-2625983

5. When you open the file in SketchBook, the template will be set.  If you save it, it will ask to save it to a new name.

[JimHill_RA]

Thanks.  That's essentially what I did, but didn't think about the read only setting.  Good tip!