Layouts

Layout is the term used for an image layer consisting of elements from the Content.zip. A copy of your created layouts can be saved and can be used again in the future. Read ahead to understand building a layout more.

Yes, add elements:

This choice will bring up a file selector. Navigate to Shortcuts/HSC/Content/ to find a layer you'd like to apply.

No, I have a layout.

This choice assumes you've used this shortcut before to create a saved layout and can recall that layout to quickly use it again on a new wallpaper. When the file selector appears, navigate to Shortcuts/HSC/Content/Layouts/ to choose an image.

Building a Layout

(Yes, add elements)

Choose your first image layer. A preview of your selection will be shown to you. Then the following prompt:

example: If you want to apply shadows under your icons, navigate to Shortcuts/HSC/Content/Icons/*effect*

Yes

This choice will bring up a file selector again, allowing you to choose another layer to add. You'll then be shown a preview of both of your chosen layers. Repeat this process as many times as needed.

No • Save layout

Choose this when you're ready to save your layout and apply it to your wallpaper. (A copy of the layout will be saved.)

Wallpaper

Selecting a wallpaper photo

After you're done with building or choosing a layout, you're now selecting a wallpaper image to use from your Photos.app.

Masking Options

Once a wallpaper is selected, the shortcut will ask you if you'd like to mask your wallpaper. This crops out certain parts of the wallpaper to achieve different effects.

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Finishing Up

Your wallpaper is now either masked or unmasked, and a preview of your build is now shown.

Output

A list of many options on what to do with the built image is presented. Save to photos, files, set as wallpaper, or a combination of these.