elements extras

[Janelle]

Can I use the elements extras-mask, channels, etc. with Elements 4? And if so, does it download into the program the same way as PSE 3?

[GaryK]

Hi there

Some of the things don't work with 4. Now that I am typing I can't remember which ones.:mad:

You could try Grants tools.. I think he has updated his site to reflect which ones work with PE4.

http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Tools/Files.html

Go for the "abreviated tools"

[Wendy]

hi there Janelle ...

In Grant's tools (PSE4)

* Layer Mask
* Transform Selection
* Guides
* Channels Red
* Channels Green
* Channels Blue ... all work

Channel Mixer, Curves and Selective Colour don't

Wendy

[Janelle]

thanks all. I will check it out.
I haven't purchased 4 yet because I have a Mac. Just deciding if I should...

[Wendy]

Janelle ...

Go to the home page, scroll down to the bottom and you will see three PDF's about the Mac version. One of them shows the differences between PSE3 & PSE4 :)

Wendy

[blurryday]

Are these 'extras' free for Elements 4?

[Wendy]

Hi there ...

Yes Grant did the tool sets and has kindly shared them with us all :)

Wendy

[blurryday]

Is this something I have to download separately, or am missing something and they are already on E4?

[Wendy]

Hi there ...

Just click on the link in message 2 of this thread and it will take you to Grant's site ... you will then be able to download them :)

Wendy