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Posted on 01/06/06 2:14:06 PM |
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chris berry
Overhead Overlord Posts: 724 Reply  |
merging layers and still leave copy
Is there a way to merge visible layers, but still leave the original separate layers intact so that you can produce different versions of a merged image? |
Posted on 01/06/06 2:18:50 PM |
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David Asch
Tech Support Posts: 1913 Reply  |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
Yup. Create a new layer. Press CTRL+ALT+Shift and E _________________ A happy-go-lucky chap, always dressed in black |
Posted on 01/06/06 2:25:19 PM |
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chris berry
Overhead Overlord Posts: 724 Reply |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
Tried it and it hasn't worked - am I missing something? (apart from a brain, obviously!!) |
Posted on 01/06/06 2:37:27 PM |
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David Asch
Tech Support Posts: 1913 Reply |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
Hmm, what version of PS? I know it works on 7 and CS2. You can also achieve the same effect by doing the following: Create a new layer. Hold the Alt/Opt key and keep holding it. Click the fly-out menu on the layer palette. Select Merge Visible. _________________ If you hold on to the past, sooner or later you'll lose your grip. |
Posted on 01/06/06 2:45:49 PM |
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chris berry
Overhead Overlord Posts: 724 Reply |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
Sorry Dave, my fault Pressed CTRL - should've pressed the apple (Command) button. Cheers - it works a treat! The forum comes through, as usual!! Many thanks Chris |
Posted on 01/06/06 3:27:59 PM |
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David Asch
Tech Support Posts: 1913 Reply |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
Ah, sorry Chris, I didn't realise you used a real computer  _________________ If you hold on to the past, sooner or later you'll lose your grip. |
Posted on 03/06/06 7:19:15 PM |
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Pierre
Constructional Confabulator Posts: 637 Reply  |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
David, Is there a place where we can find all those "3-key holding" shortcuts? I love those and this one is particularily useful. _________________ |
Posted on 03/06/06 7:56:59 PM |
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David Asch
Tech Support Posts: 1913 Reply |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
They're all listed in PS help. _________________ Leap and the net will appear |
Posted on 04/06/06 4:38:50 PM |
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Pierre
Constructional Confabulator Posts: 637 Reply |
Re: merging layers and still leave copy
Cool, thanks, I never think or reading the Help....  _________________ |