---
title: "New Layer"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/11591.html"
section_path: "BodyPaint 3D > Layer Menu > New Layer"
command_id: "170050"
description: "This creates a transparent layer above the active layer. The new layer is activated automatically. You can create as many layers as RAM allows."
---

# New Layer

This creates a transparent layer above the active layer. The new layer is activated automatically. You can create as many layers as RAM allows.