# ShapeLayer
A shape layer is a node that can contain shapes.

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## ShapeLayer interface

A shape layer is a node that can contain shapes.

**Signature:**

```typescript
interface ShapeLayer extends LayerMixin, ShapeContainerMixin
```

**Extends:** [LayerMixin](/en/creator-api/nodes/layer-mixin), [ShapeContainerMixin](/en/creator-api/nodes/shape-container-mixin)

## Remarks

Shape layers are the primary layer type for vector graphics in Creator. They hold shapes, fills, and strokes, and provide transform properties that affect all contained shapes.

## Properties

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>
        Property
      </th>

      <th>
        Modifiers
      </th>

      <th>
        Type
      </th>

      <th>
        Description
      </th>
    </tr>
  </thead>

  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>
        [type](/en/creator-api/nodes/shape-layer/type)
      </td>

      <td>
        `readonly`
      </td>

      <td>
        "SHAPE\_LAYER"
      </td>

      <td>
        Layer type
      </td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>