Photoshop question - GoFuckYourself.com

Mutt · 04-26-2011, 12:29 AM

When you open a PS document is there any setting in PS so that the document can't escape the boundaries of the actual Photoshop window? In older versions of PS your documents could move outside the boundaries of the Photoshop app window, that's what I want, too confusing this way.

ottopottomouse · 04-26-2011, 03:43 AM

Can't think of anything other than maximising the image window which then buries some of it behind the palette etc and gets even more annoying.

Grapesoda · 04-26-2011, 04:26 AM

use 2 monitors and place the tools palettes on the secondary monitor

ArsewithClass · 04-26-2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bm bradley

use 2 monitors and place the tools palettes on the secondary monitor

Nice one... I never used this technique, it would work well. Thx for thought.

dallasnovelty · 04-26-2011, 06:04 AM

I would use the 2 monitor idea too. Just upgrading from my 15" LCD to 23" has made a huge difference in photo editing in PS.

Woot Woot Post Number 600!!!!!

barcodes · 04-26-2011, 06:20 AM

I wouldn't mind trying to help you but Im a little confused on what you are trying to do.

"When you open a PS document is there any setting in PS so that the document can't escape the boundaries of the actual Photoshop window?"

"In older versions of PS your documents could move outside the boundaries of the Photoshop app window, that's what I want, too confusing this way."

It seems like you say you dont want the psd to move out of the main window, but the next sentence states you used to be able to and thats what you want to do.

If you haven't figured out a way to get what you want, and can clarify just a little bit more, I will try to find an answer for ya =D.

TheDA · 04-26-2011, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barcodes

I wouldn't mind trying to help you but Im a little confused on what you are trying to do.

"When you open a PS document is there any setting in PS so that the document can't escape the boundaries of the actual Photoshop window?"

"In older versions of PS your documents could move outside the boundaries of the Photoshop app window, that's what I want, too confusing this way."

It seems like you say you dont want the psd to move out of the main window, but the next sentence states you used to be able to and thats what you want to do.

If you haven't figured out a way to get what you want, and can clarify just a little bit more, I will try to find an answer for ya =D.

Read it again. He's asking if there's a setting and then saying what he wants.

Mutt · 04-26-2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barcodes

I wouldn't mind trying to help you but Im a little confused on what you are trying to do.

"When you open a PS document is there any setting in PS so that the document can't escape the boundaries of the actual Photoshop window?"

"In older versions of PS your documents could move outside the boundaries of the Photoshop app window, that's what I want, too confusing this way."

It seems like you say you dont want the psd to move out of the main window, but the next sentence states you used to be able to and thats what you want to do.

If you haven't figured out a way to get what you want, and can clarify just a little bit more, I will try to find an answer for ya =D.

my mistake - in older versions of PS your documents could NOT move outside the boundaries of the PS window, you would take a document/window and push it against the border of Photoshop and it would hide part of the document window as far as you pushed it - the same way as when you have browser windows open on your desktop.

Mutt · 04-26-2011, 09:21 AM

*bump* ........

barcodes · 04-26-2011, 09:59 AM

Sorry, I did misread that. I don't know that there is anything you can do but Ill investigate!
=D

barcodes · 04-26-2011, 10:05 AM

I know there is an app you can get from Adobe, Adobe configurator. It allows you to build custom panels to replace the ones you have with i think any of the cs5 products. I don't know if by using that you can build custom panels to restrict the windows from floating outside of photoshop.

Here is the download link:
http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/configurator.html

Here's a tute, if it's of any use:
http://www.digital-photography-schoo...e-configurator

You can try asking here:
http://forums.adobe.com/community/labs/configurator

Im pretty sure this is not what you wanted but as far as preferences go I think the only panel options available are through edit, preferences, interface. None of the few settings will do what you want though. Sorry I can't be more help.

Best of luck,
Jason

04-26-2011, 12:29 AM	#1
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Photoshop question When you open a PS document is there any setting in PS so that the document can't escape the boundaries of the actual Photoshop window? In older versions of PS your documents could move outside the boundaries of the Photoshop app window, that's what I want, too confusing this way. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

04-26-2011, 03:43 AM	#2
ottopottomouse She is ugly, bad luck. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,177	Can't think of anything other than maximising the image window which then buries some of it behind the palette etc and gets even more annoying. __________________ ↑ see post ↑ 13101

04-26-2011, 06:04 AM	#5
dallasnovelty Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,056	I would use the 2 monitor idea too. Just upgrading from my 15" LCD to 23" has made a huge difference in photo editing in PS. Woot Woot Post Number 600!!!!! __________________ \| Dallas Novelty Blog \| Facebook

04-26-2011, 09:21 AM	#9
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	bump ........ __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

04-26-2011, 10:05 AM	#11
barcodes Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,040	I know there is an app you can get from Adobe, Adobe configurator. It allows you to build custom panels to replace the ones you have with i think any of the cs5 products. I don't know if by using that you can build custom panels to restrict the windows from floating outside of photoshop. Here is the download link: http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/configurator.html Here's a tute, if it's of any use: http://www.digital-photography-schoo...e-configurator You can try asking here: http://forums.adobe.com/community/labs/configurator Im pretty sure this is not what you wanted but as far as preferences go I think the only panel options available are through edit, preferences, interface. None of the few settings will do what you want though. Sorry I can't be more help. Best of luck, Jason Last edited by barcodes; 04-26-2011 at 10:10 AM..

04-26-2011, 04:26 AM	#3
Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	use 2 monitors and place the tools palettes on the secondary monitor

04-26-2011, 06:20 AM	#6
barcodes Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,040	I wouldn't mind trying to help you but Im a little confused on what you are trying to do. "When you open a PS document is there any setting in PS so that the document can't escape the boundaries of the actual Photoshop window?" "In older versions of PS your documents could move outside the boundaries of the Photoshop app window, that's what I want, too confusing this way." It seems like you say you dont want the psd to move out of the main window, but the next sentence states you used to be able to and thats what you want to do. If you haven't figured out a way to get what you want, and can clarify just a little bit more, I will try to find an answer for ya =D.

04-26-2011, 09:59 AM	#10
barcodes Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,040	Sorry, I did misread that. I don't know that there is anything you can do but Ill investigate! =D