LAYER PANEL ISSUE: defaults to small size upon opening EVERYTIME

[Anonymous]

Every time I open sketchbook (machine reboot or not) the layers panel always shrinks and and I have to expanded it back to the size I prefer so that I can see as many layers as possible.

**Note**  I have noticed this issue across 4 different machines that I use on a daily basis,  I assume this is a common flaw across all users?

Here is my preference with the layers panel at the right:

Here is what it looks like when I reopen Sketchbook:

Notice that all my tool bars and panels stay in the location I left them, but the layers panel always shrinks. WHY?

Is this just me, or does this happen to everyone?

Also, I noticed that dragging/ reordering layers is really tedious and if you are not careful, they drop to the bottom of the layer list. This is extremely frustrating and annoying why has this not been addressed years later?

[david.lau]

I would create a sample canvas size + resolution + layers setup and set file to 'read only'.  Use it as a template to start your sketch.

I noticed also that if you re-open a file with layers setup, it should open so you can see all the layers in the file.  I did this with a sketch with 5 layers and 7 layers.

5+6 layer demo + setting up a canvas to read only (template)

https://autode.sk/2U5uUqU

[Anonymous]

This doesn't solve the problem though.

It only fixes the issue if you are creating a new file. If I open an existing file the problem still persists. I don't think I should have to create a template "read only" document to save my settings. That would be annoying to do on every machine I work from. 

Also what about the layers issue with reordering and the layer dropping to the bottom of the layers menu?

[david.lau]

1. Layers dropping to the bottom of the list is a known issue.  I have seen that before.

2. In my screencast, I have opened files with 5 and 7 layers without issue.  I am uncertain why yours crops the layer window size.

3. Can you try to reset SketchBook to default?  via Edit > Preferences > Factory Defaults.

[Anonymous]

Nope. Just tried. I thought it worked for a second, but closing the program on the second attempt proved its still a problem.