How can I make a composite review layer without destroying the editable product layers?

Work through the cause

1. Save the layered master. Confirm which layers should be visible in the review state, including any temporary guides or draft labels.
2. Use a stamped visible composite on a new layer and give it a name that identifies its review version. Keep the original layers intact.
3. Hide the stamp before editing the underlying design again. After a revision, create a new review composite rather than assuming the old stamp updates.

A concrete case (illustrative)

Illustrative case: a reviewer wants to compare a single composite against a reference. A stamped layer provides that snapshot, while the original bottle and price text remain separately editable. The snapshot becomes stale when either source changes.

Acceptance and next action

Pass when hiding the composite reveals the complete editable construction and the exported review matches the named snapshot. Do not use a stale stamp to cover newer corrections. A composite is a view of a version, not a live proof of all source layers.

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