I have a file with several icons, each in a separate layer. For every icon I need rollover states, and some animation in one of these.
I have succesfully created a specimen. Now I'd like to automate these steps for other icons as well, but I can't seem to convince PS(CS2) to select a layer relative to the current. Instead it selects a specific layer, as recorded.
Is it possible/easy to tell PS to select and/or duplicate layers relative to the active one? I've leafed my PS books, including the PS/CS2 speed clinic, and found nothing on this. Google yields many results, but I can't finetune my query enough to get the right info. The Shortcut keys list has options for bringing layers forward or sending them back, but I see none for selecting prev/next layer.
Thanks in advance!
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Schraalhans Keukenmeester wrote:
I have a file with several icons, each in a separate layer. For every icon I need rollover states, and some animation in one of these.
I have succesfully created a specimen. Now I'd like to automate these steps for other icons as well, but I can't seem to convince PS(CS2) to select a layer relative to the current. Instead it selects a specific layer, as recorded.
Is it possible/easy to tell PS to select and/or duplicate layers relative to the active one? I've leafed my PS books, including the PS/CS2 speed clinic, and found nothing on this. Google yields many results, but I can't finetune my query enough to get the right info. The Shortcut keys list has options for bringing layers forward or sending them back, but I see none for selecting prev/next layer.
Thanks in advance!
Yes, there are combinations of the bracket keys [ ] and Alt, Shift and Ctrl in various configurations to do what you want.
Specifics can be found on Trevor Morris's site:
http://user.fundy.net/morris/ --
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edjh wrote:
Schraalhans Keukenmeester wrote:
I have a file with several icons, each in a separate layer. For every icon I need rollover states, and some animation in one of these.
I have succesfully created a specimen. Now I'd like to automate these steps for other icons as well, but I can't seem to convince PS(CS2) to select a layer relative to the current. Instead it selects a specific layer, as recorded.
Is it possible/easy to tell PS to select and/or duplicate layers relative to the active one? I've leafed my PS books, including the PS/CS2 speed clinic, and found nothing on this. Google yields many results, but I can't finetune my query enough to get the right info. The Shortcut keys list has options for bringing layers forward or sending them back, but I see none for selecting prev/next layer.
Thanks in advance!
Yes, there are combinations of the bracket keys [ ] and Alt, Shift and Ctrl in various configurations to do what you want.
Specifics can be found on Trevor Morris's site:
http://user.fundy.net/morris/
Thanks a lot. My action works like a charm now! (I won't mention the cussing and fidgeting before I finally got it right)
Been using PS for about 11 years now and still it throws stuff in my face every now and then. But what a leap from PS3 to where we are today! It's the ONLY reason I still have a virtual WinXP 'machine' on my Linux pc. Can't wait till Adobe takes that last hurdle. The Gimp just can't hold a candle to PS.
Kindest
Sh.
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