# Window layer for Krita

**URL:** <https://krita-artists.org/t/window-layer-for-krita/64219>\
**Category:** Feature Requests\
**Tags:** for-layers\
**Created:** [April 26, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/window-layer-for-krita/64219 "2023-04-26T01:10:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 26, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://krita-artists.org/t/window-layer-for-krita/64219/1 "2023-04-26T01:10:06Z")

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Considering that 3D model feature, like the one in Clip Studio Paint, is a problem to implement in Krita right now… I was thinking, is it perhaps possible to implement something like a window layer (or streaming layer)?

It’s basically the “layer” that shows the running app on your desktop. Layer being a window from which you can control the running app, like Firefox or Blender, like you would inside the window on desktop. Then through this layer, using chosen web browser, you can go to Magic Poser site, or Sketchfab or Google maps or open in the layer favorite app that is supposed to aid drawing.

I’ve been thinking about this for some time and funny thing is, it looks like someone introduced this recently as a plugin, but for Blender only:

> [@Plugin: Blender Layer - Live 3d View in Krita](https://krita-artists.org/t/plugin-blender-layer-live-3d-view-in-krita/63394):
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> Blender Layer v1.0.1 (Krita 5.2.6 fix) Blender Layer is a plugin that allows you to stream 3D View from Blender into Krita, behaving like a normal layer: You can trace over it, change the blending mode and even apply layer styles! [BlenderLayer] [Layer] Direct zip link: [https://github.com/Yuntokon/BlenderLayer/archive/refs/heads/main.zip](https://github.com/Yuntokon/BlenderLayer/archive/refs/heads/main.zip)Limitations Poor performance for high resolutions and complicated scenes Blender must be open in the background Transparent background requires Blender 3.…

It’s similar to what I have in mind, but my idea is for more general use.

Maybe this tech can be of use for this too…

> **[GitHub - H-M-H/Weylus: Use your tablet as graphic tablet/touch screen on...](https://github.com/H-M-H/Weylus)**
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> Use your tablet as graphic tablet/touch screen on your computer.

Although I am not sure if streaming is the best idea due to lag, image quality and all.
