# Layers
Layers module adds keys for accessing other layers. It can simply be added to
 the extensions list.

```python
from kmk.modules.layers import Layers
keyboard.modules.append(Layers())
```

## Keycodes

|Key         |Description                                                                    |
|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|`KC.DF(layer)`      |Switches the default layer until the next time the keyboard powers off |
|`KC.MO(layer)`      |Momentarily activates layer, switches off when you let go              |
|`KC.LM(layer, mod)` |As `MO(layer)` but with `mod` active                                   |
|`KC.LT(layer, kc)`  |Momentarily activates layer if held, sends kc if tapped                |
|`KC.TG(layer)`      |Toggles the layer (enables it if no active, and vise versa)            |
|`KC.TO(layer)`      |Activates layer and deactivates all other layers                       |
|`KC.TT(layer)`      |Momentarily activates layer if held, toggles it if tapped repeatedly   |

## Custom HoldTap Behavior
`KC.TT` and `KC.LT` use the same heuristic to determine taps and holds as
ModTap. Check out the [ModTap doc](modtap.md) to find out more.

## Working with Layers
When starting out, care should be taken when working with layers, since it's possible to lock 
yourself to a layer with no way of returning to the base layer short of unplugging your 
keyboard. This is especially easy to do when using the `KC.TO()` keycode, which deactivates 
all other layers in the stack.

Some helpful guidelines to keep in mind as you design your layers:
- Only reference higher-numbered layers from a given layer
- Leave keys as `KC.TRNS` in higher layers when they would overlap with a layer-switch

### Using Multiple Base Layers
In some cases, you may want to have more than one base layer (for instance you want to use 
both QWERTY and Dvorak layouts, or you have a custom gamepad that can switch between 
different games). In this case, best practice is to have these layers be the lowest, i.e. 
defined first in your keymap. These layers are mutually-exclusive, so treat changing default 
layers with `KC.DF()` the same way that you would treat using `KC.TO()`

## Example Code
For our example, let's take a simple 3x3 macropad with two layers as follows:

```python
from kmk.modules.layers import Layers
keyboard.modules.append(Layers())

# Layer Keys
MOMENTARY = KC.MO(1)
MOD_LAYER = KC.LM(1, KC.RCTL)
LAYER_TAP = KC.LT(1, KC.END, prefer_hold=True, tap_interrupted=False, tap_time=250) # any tap longer than 250ms will be interpreted as a hold

keyboard.keymap = [
	# Base layer
	[
		KC.NO,	KC.UP,	KC.NO,	
		KC.LEFT,KC.DOWN,KC.RGHT,
		MOMENTARY, LAYER_TAP, MOD_LAYER,
	],

	# Function Layer
	[
		KC.F1,	KC.F2,	KC.F3,
		KC.F4,	KC.F5,	KC.F6,
		KC.TRNS,KC.TRNS,KC.TRNS,	
	],
]
```