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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Jun 9, 2017 4:52:11 GMT
Hi Schaf, I know Elements+ pretty well (I'm the developer) In the meantime, I've never used ElementsXXL. Can only judge by the online documentation. or is xxl easer to navigate than elements+ It depends on what approach you find easier: - ElementsXXL integrates its commands into PSE interface -- the Layers panel, the Options bar, and the main menu - In Elements+ all add-on commands are located together -- in the Effects and/or the Actions panel Do you have to repurchase elements xxl for every new version of Photoshop elements as you do with elements+. - ElementsXXL ($50) seems to work in all installed PSE versions - Each version of Elements+ ($12) is intended for a specific version of PSE For example, "Elements+ for PSE 14" is only intended for PSE 14. However, if you add "Elements+ for PSE 14" actions into PSE 15 Actions panel, most essential functions will work (Curves, Edit Adjustment Layer, Create/Edit Smart Object, etc.) Version-specific features -- such as keyboard shortcuts and menu customization -- will not work properly.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on May 18, 2017 16:07:05 GMT
Sepiana,
tpgettys presses the keys PRIOR TO clicking the PSE link.
Clicking this way on the Desktop icon opens the "Properties" dialog. Clicking the link in the Start menu just opens PSE.
Perhaps, it's the clue to the other users' problems as well?
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on May 18, 2017 5:51:50 GMT
Hi tpgettys Indeed, the Desktop link doesn't work like this. (I'm sorry for not testing it before.)
However, PSE links in the Start menu and on the Task bar work.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on May 18, 2017 4:49:02 GMT
I highlight the PSE icon on the desktop so that pressing the Enter key will launch it. I then position my fingers over the Alt-Shift-Ctrl keys, tap Enter and then the 3 keys as fast as possible but PSE launches without offering anything. This seems to be [Alt+Shift+Ctrl+Enter] -- i.e., not [Alt+Shift+Ctrl] -- shortcut. Please, try using mouse-double-click instead of [Enter] key.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on May 17, 2017 4:21:24 GMT
One more suggestion: If the keyboard shortcut doesn't work for you, just delete the Preferences file manually.
For example, for PSE15 under Windows, the path looks like this: C:\Users\<Your User Name>\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\PhotoshopElements\15.0\Editor\Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 Prefs.psp
PSE15 on a Mac: /Users/<Your User Name>/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 Settings/Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 Prefs.psp
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on May 16, 2017 5:10:15 GMT
jhousemb, If you use Elements+, you can batch-convert your images as follows: 1) Download and unzip this script: elementsplus.net/scripts/Convert-To-8-Bit.zip2) Put the unzipped "Convert-To-8-Bit.JSX" file into your "...\Scripts\Batch Optimized\" folder. For example, for "Elements+ for PSE 15, Windows" the path must be: C:\Elements+\15.0\Scripts\Batch Optimized\ 3) Open Elements+ "Scripts" dialog (File > Automation Tools > e+Scripts) 4) Run "Batch" script 5) In the "Source" area of the "Batch" dialog, select "Folder" option, click "Browse, and choose the folder with your 16-Bit TIFs 6) In "Scripts to Run" area, choose "Convert-To-8-Bit" script 7) In the "Destination" area, select "Save to Folder" option, and choose your target folder. 8) Click "Run" to start the batch-conversion. Hope this helps.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Feb 21, 2017 5:20:43 GMT
Sepiana is quite right. This tool doesn't feel like the Clone Stamp. I think, we'd rather compare it with "Lasso + Healing Brush" combo. However, it's much more handy and efficient than just a combo. That's why many retouchers prefer it to anything else.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Feb 20, 2017 13:15:56 GMT
BillieJean, you are welcome. I hope you will find this tool helpful.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Feb 20, 2017 11:35:45 GMT
BillieJean, You are right, that's the way the Content-Aware Move is intended to work.
However, you can use this tool in an alternative way as well. Thus, you turn it into -- missing in PSE -- Patch tool.
(Please, be sure to follow all the steps explained in the original post.)
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Feb 20, 2017 4:31:57 GMT
Sepiana, I hope so as well...
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Feb 19, 2017 13:09:20 GMT
In the full Photoshop, "Patch" is a great retouching tool allowing to quick-repair a selected area. Although Photoshop Elements doesn't include the Patch, PSE 12+ has Content-Aware Move tool that can be used in a very similar way. 1. Create in the retouched image a new empty layer (fig. 1). 2. In the Toolbox, select the Content-Aware Move tool (fig. 2). 3. In the Options panel, check "Sample All Layers" gadget (fig. 3). In PSE 15, you may also need to uncheck "Transform on Drop" option. 4. On the image, select (drag in) a damaged zone (fig. 4). 5. Drag the selection onto a "repair source" (not damaged) area (fig. 5). 6. Now the original damaged area is "patched". However, you have its "non repaired" copy inside the moved selection (fig. 6). 7. Press [Delete] key to clear the selection contents. Continue "patching" by using the same 3-step method: - Select the damaged area - Drag it onto repair-source area - Press [Delete] key The main difference with the real Patch tool is that there is no live preview here. However, if you don't like the result, you can reposition the selection onto a different repair-source area.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Feb 4, 2017 5:50:29 GMT
Sydney, Most people don't need all the hidden Photoshop functionality in their everyday work. The choice depends on their tasks and the work habits.
Consider only the features you really miss in PSE 15. I've never used Elements XXL myself, so, I can't compare. However, if you curious how to accomplish a specific task with Elements+, I will be glad to answer.
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Jan 28, 2017 17:18:10 GMT
BuckSkin,
Custom size presets are only available in PSE 14+
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Jan 28, 2017 17:08:39 GMT
BuckSkin, Organizer 7 doesn't work for me under Win 10. Tried Organizer 15 and FastStone Image Viewer. In Organizer 15: - Select 2 or more images - In the Info panel, click "Edit IPTC" In FastStone Image Viewer: - Select multiple images - Right-click and choose "File Properties" - In the Properties dialog, go to "Details" tab
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Post by Andrei Doubrovski on Jan 28, 2017 9:02:34 GMT
BuckSkin,
I believe, you mean the Organizer-specific properties (as opposed to the "standard" IPTC metadata). I don't think that there is a third party app for editing the proprietary database by Adobe.
I'd suggest keeping "Title", "Description", and other metadata in the regular IPTC fields instead (that can be batch-edited by many image viewers including the Organizer)
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