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Post by ranger1 on May 14, 2017 21:42:18 GMT
Hello all,
I am running OS X 10.10 Yosemite on an iMac 21.5" with 4GB ram.
I have PSE 8 and PSE 11 installed and find PSE 8 easier to use. Can anyone advise me how to lock Panels (Effects, Layers, Color Swatches) to the workspace, please? When I minimise the workspace into the dock on the left side of desktop, the Panels remain in their position with the workspace no longer behind them and need to be minimised separately.
I am grateful for any advice you may have. Thank you.
Faithfully, ranger1.
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Post by Sepiana on May 14, 2017 21:49:52 GMT
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Post by ranger1 on May 14, 2017 22:47:10 GMT
Hello Sepiana (and very belatedly Janice), Answer 1, yes it is the same problem set out at the link < www.photoshopelementsandmore.com/thread/2928/locking-pse-8-palettes-position>. When I clicked the link just now, I discovered a detailed response from Janice 'cats4jan', displaying the layer palette options at the bottom of the PSE 11. These PSE11 options include a "More" option in the right hand corner. As the attached file "2017-05-15 PSE 8 LayerPaletteOptions" will show, the PSE 8 Layer options at bottom are - Create a new layer Create new fill or adjustment layer the third symbol from left (a chain link ?) is inactive - then text ..."Lock:" a transparency sample window then a symbol of a closed lock the fourth symbol is a Trash Can at extreme right is a resize palette triangular symbol. There is no "More" button in the PSE 8 version. Answer 2, I didn't know you had replied (thank you) and so haven't tried any of your suggestions. Sorry. I hope I have answered your thoughts. Sincerely, ranger1. P.S. By way of explanation of my inactivity and response with gratitude, for a protracted period around that time, I was forced to reformat my internal HD, reinstall OS X and all other software suites. All Mail and Safari settings were lost making computing life most frustrating for a very long time. I am most appreciative of your generous efforts to respond to my questions and I apologise for what must have seemed quite rude behaviour (or lack of response) on my part.  |
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Post by Sepiana on May 15, 2017 21:14:57 GMT
ranger1,
No need for apologies! Let's just take one step at a time (baby steps if needed).
I would recommend that you put aside the issue of the More button (Basic/Custom Workspace). First of all, this feature is not available in Elements 8; it was introduced in Elements 11. Second, I am afraid there is no cause/effect relationship between this feature and the issue you are describing (assuming it is also present in your copy of Elements 11).
When I minimise the workspace into the dock on the left side of desktop, the Panels remain in their position with the workspace no longer behind them and need to be minimised separately.
I have to confess I really don't know what is causing this. As I am not a Mac user, I have sent SOS messages out. Hang in there! I believe help is on the way.
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Post by Sepiana on May 17, 2017 4:50:43 GMT
When I minimise the workspace into the dock on the left side of desktop, the Panels remain in their position with the workspace no longer behind them and need to be minimised separately ranger1,
I have some more questions for you. Your answers will help us figure out what is going on.
1. Is this panel behavior something which showed up recently? Or has it been there since you installed Elements 8? 2. If this is something new, when did you notice it? Before or after you were forced to "reformat my internal HD, reinstall OS X and all other software suites"? 3. Is this panel behavior being displayed only in Elements 8? Or is it also present in Elements 11? 4. Did you try deleting the Preferences file (assuming this panel behavior is a new development)? 5. Did you try doing "Repair Permissions"?
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Post by ranger1 on May 24, 2017 4:27:01 GMT
Thank you, supiana,
1. I think the panels being independent of the PSE 8 workspace only happened after I erased the internal HD and began the laborious task in reinstalling OS X Yosemite and all non Apple software (registering each as necessary).
When I attempted to install PSE 8 from the supplied disk, a window appeared stating I could no longer install from that disk as it was no longer valid (or something to that effect). I had to download from online, then (re)register.
Before the erasure/reinstall, the panels were locked to the right hand side of the workspace so that when I minimised the workspace, the attached panels were also minimised.
2. The problem only happened after the erasure/reinstall. The problem was not there before that.
3. I don't know if the problem occurs in PSE 11 as I use PSE 8 as PSE 11 has some illogical limitations on image manipulation techniques. From memory, an example of this 'reduced' capability would be when an object on a transparent layer is being 'free transformed'. The scroll wheel will not zoom in or out until the transform is performed or cancelled. If the transformation is not satisfactory or incomplete, I need to zoom the window and then reenter the "Free Transform" menu again. PSE 8 does not behave in this frustrating manner.
4. I don't know where the Preference file is located.
5. I carried out "Repair Disk Permissions" but the problem persists.
Gratefully, ranger1.
P.S. Thought I had posted this reply yesterday (23 May) but as I couldn't see it listed in this dialogue, I've posted it today.
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Post by Sepiana on May 26, 2017 18:30:27 GMT
1. I think the panels being independent of the PSE 8 workspace only happened after I erased the internal HD and began the laborious task in reinstalling OS X Yosemite and all non Apple software (registering each as necessary). When I attempted to install PSE 8 from the supplied disk, a window appeared stating I could no longer install from that disk as it was no longer valid (or something to that effect). I had to download from online, then (re)register. Before the erasure/reinstall, the panels were locked to the right hand side of the workspace so that when I minimised the workspace, the attached panels were also minimised.
ranger1,
Thanks so much for the answers! They will help with this troubleshooting.
From your explanation, it is clear the problem with the panels started after you "erased the internal HD and began the laborious task in reinstalling OS X Yosemite". We could try deleting the Preferences file but, to be honest, I am not sure you have a corrupted/damaged Preferences file. You made a fresh download of PSE 8. What are the odds? However, we should leave no stone unturned. According to the Help file . . .
In PSE 8 you have two ways to do this -- use a three-key combo or manually delete the file. Just pick the one you feel comfortable with.
helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/preference-file-locations-photoshop-elements.html
3. I don't know if the problem occurs in PSE 11 as I use PSE 8 as PSE 11 has some illogical limitations on image manipulation techniques
I would strongly suggest you check if this panel behavior is also occurring in PSE 11. We really need to know how widespread this problem is. Your answer will help with the focus of the troubleshooting.
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