Madame
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Post by Madame on May 28, 2015 9:19:41 GMT
I'm editing a picture and want to add a frame from the Grafics section. I'm in Expert mode. I'm dragging the frame over the picture with the top layer and it wont apply, it just say "Click here.. or drag a photo.." If I'm in "Quick mode" I can drag the frame over the photo and it will apply as I think it's supposed to, but there are only a few frames. What am I doing wrong?  |
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Post by Madame on May 28, 2015 9:23:09 GMT
Here's how I want it to be, screenshot from the Quick mode  |
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Post by Stezza on May 28, 2015 9:46:19 GMT
I'll try and explain..
Open the image you want to work with in expert mode..
then
create a new image and select the dimensions you want to create it
then
apply your frame to your blank new image
then
drag from the bottom tab ( Show Open Files ) the first image you want to work with onto the blank frame..
hope that makes sense .. ;-)
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Madame
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Post by Madame on May 28, 2015 14:24:50 GMT
I'm not sure I understand. This is what I have done before to make it work: I saved the picture I want as a JPG. Then, with any picture open, I drag the frame over the picture. Then I click in the frame and bowse to where I saved the picture. Then I can close the picture which was open, I have no need for it. Is this similar to what you are suggesting? What a hassle!!  Oh, when I read it again, I think I understand. I have the picture in the photobin, and can drag it from there. I will try and see if that's working.  Thank you so much!  |
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Madame
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Post by Madame on May 28, 2015 14:34:34 GMT
Yes it worked, thank you again!
It's not very logical though.
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Post by Major Major on May 28, 2015 15:16:18 GMT
Marianne -
I do not experience your problem. I can either drag a frame over the image or double-click on the frame with the image open - both work.
Which version of PSE are you using?
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Madame
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Post by Madame on May 28, 2015 17:08:13 GMT
I have Elements 12. It has been that way "always".
If I double click the "browser dialogue" opens.
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Post by Major Major on May 28, 2015 17:48:25 GMT
Sorry, I don't have 12 so I can't check this for you.
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Post by Sydney on May 29, 2015 0:58:01 GMT
I have version 13 and it works the same way Marianne has described when trying to add a frame - a very cumbersome process.
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Madame
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Post by Madame on May 29, 2015 7:51:30 GMT
Major, thank you! Sydney, I'm glad I'm not alone. |
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Post by Madame on May 29, 2015 7:58:15 GMT
Hey, I just found a workaround! I do my editing in expert mode. Go into quick mode and add a frame there. Bring it into expert mode again, and click on the frame I want. Voilá! Not ideal, but not that much hassle as I did before. |
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Post by Sepiana on May 29, 2015 8:08:22 GMT
I am not sure I understand what is going on but I don't have any problems with applying a frame from the Graphics panel in either Elements 12 or 13. Either dragging or double-clicking the frame will do the job. No need to create a new file as a workaround or switch to the Quick Mode and not a cumbersome process either.
Marianne, what do you mean by . . . "If I double click the "browser dialogue" opens."? Could you post a screen shot of the dialog box? Thanks!
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Post by Madame on May 29, 2015 8:27:55 GMT
I have the picture I want to add a frame on (the giraffe) I drag the frame on top I double click in the frame. The dialogue to pick a picture pops up.  |
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Post by Madame on May 29, 2015 8:30:23 GMT
Thank you, Sepiana. I just want the frame to frame the picture in the first "drag". |
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Post by Sepiana on May 29, 2015 8:47:19 GMT
I have the picture I want to add a frame on (the giraffe) I drag the frame on top I double click in the frame. The dialogue to pick a picture pops up. I tested different images and different frames in both Elements 12 and 13. I used both methods -- dragging or double-clicking the frame. No such dialog popped up.
I noticed you are on a Mac. I wonder if this makes a difference.
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