framed layer?

[*butterfly*]

I start with a blank page - drag up a paper.

It says "framed layer".

If I try to add an element the curser has a black circle with a white cross in it.

The a pop up scale box appears to adjust the size with a slide.

Is there a setting to stop this?

Once it started it won't quite :eek:

I don't know where to go in the settings to adjust this path.

thank you

PSE 6

[Bayla]

In PSE6 you need to drag down rather than drag up. Dragging up creates a 'smart object' - you get a frame layer which shows in the layers palette as an image with a little plus sign in the corner.

HERE (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38494&highlight=smart+object) is a thread that describes the problem you are having and also a bit about 'smart objects'.

Bayla

[Wendy]

This is something that has tripped up most of us :)

Wendy

[Bayla]

I just came across THIS THREAD (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38889&highlight=jeff+perry) on smart objects and frame layers which you might find useful.

Bayla

[*butterfly*]

thank you that answers my question - I am trying it with 2 papers and an element - when I do the third I lose one??

can this step be repeated?

thank you for the other links too!

[*butterfly*]

Ok, tell me if this is right. (please :o)

I have to drop my project into the bin.
Then drag up the next paper or element.
Then drag it down onto my project in the bin?

[baderms]

If I remember correctly, you can also right click on the layer and simplfy the layer to get rid of this issue.

[Bayla]

Butterfly,

The other thing you can do is to open all your papers, pictures and elements in Tile or Cascade mode (Window>Images>Tile or Cascade) and then just drag each one onto your background and close the originals.

Bayla

[boblemon]

I have another question that fits in here. I open three pictures in editor. When I try to move one of the photos from the photobin into one of the in the workspace, I get the message...Could not complete your request because the file could not be found. I don't know why.

[*butterfly*]

If I remember correctly, you can also right click on the layer and simplfy the layer to get rid of this issue.


I tried doing this and it is good for papers - but for elements it keeps them on a framed paper.

[*butterfly*]

Butterfly,

The other thing you can do is to open all your papers, pictures and elements in Tile or Cascade mode (Window>Images>Tile or Cascade) and then just drag each one onto your background and close the originals.

Bayla


Thank you for the directions of how to use this path - I will give it a try~
It just seams so inconvienent that you can't just drag up and in...thanks for hangin' in there with me : )

Butterfly