The Layer Boundary Size lets you set the the boundary of the layer. Remember
you can have a smaller or larger layer than the image boundary size. When
you enlarge the boundary size, then you will add some space to paint on to
your layer. Naturally it will be wise versa when you make the boundary size
it smaller.
The size area will control how big or small your new layer boundary will
be just as when you created a new layer. The Offset area will control how
your layer is clipped or expanded.
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Making the layer smaller:
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The offset fields will control where your upper left corner of the old layer
will be in the "new" layer. The best way to control the new location and
how and where the layer will be clipped. Is to drag the "layer preview" in
the Offset area to the right position, and make the final touch with
the spin buttons (or type it in by hand). The thin outline is the new layer
size and you have to drag the old layer to the right position so it will
be clipped according to your demands.
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Making the layer bigger:
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The offset fields will control where your upper left corner of the old layer
will be in the "new" layer. The best way to control the new location and
how and where the layer will be clipped. Is to drag the "layer preview" in
the Offset area to the right position, and make the final touch with
the spin buttons (or type it in by hand). The outline/canvas is the
new layer size and you have to drag the old layer to the right position within
it.
If you uncheck the chain in the Size area, you will be able to have different
ratios when you make the "new" layer . It's therefore possible e.g to have
a layer which is smaller in X direction and bigger in Y direction than before
you altered the layer boundary size.
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