What actually layers are?

[christ2000]

Hello, i was looking for documentation on google about web design with layers i didnt find nothing about this, so my question are

1. are layers something just for WYSIWYG software?

2. Are layers obsolete ?

thanks

[crispy68]

1. As far as I know, layers is used for WB. There may be other software that uses the term also but it is not necessarily a universal term for something.

2. No. The type of layout objects you use (layers, layout grid, flex container, flexgrid) is determined by your design. Personally, if you are wanting to create flexible designs you need to learn to use floating layers, layout grids, flex containers and flex grid.

[lac8383]

Crispy's comments are right.

Flex grids and layout grids are being used more for a responsive web design (RWD). However, implementation using them will require more thought in design regarding layout.
Layers are easily implemented to allow objects to be place anywhere (text, icons, shapes, forms, etc.) However, they are not "responsive" as you resize a browser. You would implement break points (e.g. 1024, 768, 480 320) so as you resize your browser down, the website appears to be "responsive". This is generally known as "adaptive".
Personally, I use layers since I can quickly and easily layout content for a website compared to implementing grids which requires more effort in design.
In using layers, you will need to use "break points" to allow a pseudo responsive web design when resizing a browser especially if you want it to be "mobile friendly". Once you get used to design with layers, you can try your hand at the options mentioned by Crispy.

[alan_sh]

Just to say that you don't need layers to implement an adaptive design - but it can help.

Alan

[onlye]

Good question regarding the layers and tools being best to use or obsolete.

Starting as a wwb user on recent versions (started on 14) I frequently wonder which tools should I be learning and using. I realize there are tools in the toolbox that have been around for a long time and certainly don't expect Pablo to remove them. I know I would love to have a document for new users identifying which tools to learn and use.

[alan_sh]

Have you seen my example video here https://www.wysiwygwebbuilder.com/forum ... 26&t=86034

And there's a template you can download from me too - look in the templates forum.

Alan