### 2.6. Open as Link Layer…

The Open as link layer command opens the Open Image dialog. The image is added as a so-called Link Layer that can be changed and updated separately.

#### 2.6.1. Activating the Command

- You can access this command from the main menu through File → Open as Link Layer….

- You can also use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Ctrl+Alt+O.

2.5. Open as Layers… |  | 2.7. Open Location…

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