# NodeBox

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# photobot.Layer.translate()

## Syntax

    canvas.layers[i].translate(x, y)

## Description

Positions layer i at the given coordinates. The x and y parameters define where to position the top left corner of the layer, measured from the top left of the canvas, in pixels.

## Example

    photobot = ximport("photobot")
    canvas = photobot.canvas(100,100)
    canvas.layer("robot.jpg")
    for i in range(70):
      canvas.layers[1].duplicate()
      canvas.layers[2+i].translate(0,1+i)