# Layer

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To get the Layer keyword in the command line type **Layer** or the shortcut **Laye** in it.

## Description

Layer is a function keyword to change the working layer of the attribute encoders.

The layer can be called by its name or by its layer ID (1-9).

| Layer ID | Layer Name       |
| -------- | ---------------- |
| 1        | Value            |
| 2        | Fade             |
| 3        | Delay            |
| 4        | EffectForm       |
| 5        | EffectSpeed      |
| 6        | EffectSpeedgroup |
| 7        | EffectLow        |
| 8        | EffectHigh       |
| 9        | EffectPhase      |
| 10       | EffectWidth      |
| 11       | EffectFade       |
| 12       | EffectDelay      |
| 13       | EffectAttack     |
| 14       | EffectDecay      |
| 15       | EffectID         |

## Syntax

Layer \[layer ID]

Layer \[layer name]

## Examples

To switch the encoder to adjust delaytime layer type in the command line:

\[Channel]> Layer 3

 

To switch the encoders to adjust EffectForm layer type in the command line:

\[Channel]> Layer EffectForm