# Layer Layouts

*Layer Layouts* gives you the power to create, ingest, import and process content and data in a completely flexible way. With various *nodes*, you can build complex behavior and even conditional action flows.

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**Good to know**: Layer Layouts allow you to modify existing layer templates or create your own from scratch.
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We can access *Layer Layout* window by double-clicking on any **Layer** in the Timeline.

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On the right-hand side of the window, you can see the **Layer Variables**.

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If we right-click somewhere in the **empty area** of a *Layer Layout*, a popup window appears, where we can browse a library of nodes. You can quickly find the desired node by typing its name in the **Search window**.

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You can **drag** from a *node's output* or *input* and drop it somewhere on a *Layer Layout* to get new node recommendations. You can learn more about nodes in the [Nodes ](https://docs.lightact.com/layers-and-layouts/layer-layouts/nodes)chapter.

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**Good to know**: by far the best way to learn about node programming is to participate in one of our [Training sessions](https://lightact.com/lightact-training/).
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