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Roald · 02-02-2004, 07:25 AM

When I click the type tool and copy pasty some text I get the message "Could not use the type tool because there is not enough ram" I get the same message when I try to change the color by selecting it. When I just type the text I don't get this error.

I added an extra 512 mb 2 weeks ago with a total of 1.3 gigs now so that shouldn't be the problem.

Anybody else ever had this problem, and know how to solve it?

Validus · 02-02-2004, 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by QuaShe
When I click the type tool and copy pasty some text I get the message "Could not use the type tool because there is not enough ram" I get the same message when I try to change the color by selecting it. When I just type the text I don't get this error.

I added an extra 512 mb 2 weeks ago with a total of 1.3 gigs now so that shouldn't be the problem.

Anybody else ever had this problem, and know how to solve it?

What version is it?

Roald · 02-02-2004, 07:29 AM

7, and I reinsatlled it 2 times already

Validus · 02-02-2004, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by QuaShe
7, and I reinsatlled it 2 times already

I am not oo sure, I got CS myself. Make sure your scratch disk ist big enough... and.. post on the adobe board about it.

Verbal · 02-02-2004, 07:31 AM

Try going to:

edit >> preferences >> memory & Image Cache

now crank up your 'memory usage' and you should be fine

Verbal · 02-02-2004, 07:32 AM

note: the changes will take effect the next time you start Photoshop.

mule · 02-02-2004, 07:34 AM

I've had the same proble, and I'm fucked if I can remember what fixed it.
What could help:
Edit > Purge > Clipboard
(You might have too much in the cache)
Edit > Preferences > Plugins and scratch disks
(Check which is your primary scratch disk, set that one to a disk/partition with the most free space)
Edit > Preferences > Memory and image cache
(Don't let PS use all your available memory)

Also shut down all unnecessary background tasks

RFlagg · 02-02-2004, 07:35 AM

Have you defragged your drive since the RAM increase?

do you have more than one physical HD?...try putting the swap file on another HD, defrag all drives, and that should give you some joy.

I have more suggestions...but don't know what you're running.

If you still have probs hit me up

i c q 2 2 2 1 9 2 2 1 0

hth...

mule · 02-02-2004, 07:35 AM

LOL, validus already posted while I was typing

Roald · 02-02-2004, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RFlagg
Have you defragged your drive since the RAM increase?

do you have more than one physical HD?...try putting the swap file on another HD, defrag all drives, and that should give you some joy.

I have more suggestions...but don't know what you're running.

If you still have probs hit me up

i c q 2 2 2 1 9 2 2 1 0

hth...

Haven't defragged yet, and I also have 2 hds. Let me try that now, hope it helps as all other options did't help me out

Could it be because of the new ram?

RFlagg · 02-02-2004, 09:02 AM

it could be the RAM...

depending on your motherboard specs...some are pickier than others when adding hardware.

as you have 2 HD's..I would point PS scratch to one and the windows pagefile on the other, defrag, restart...

hth

stocktrader23 · 02-02-2004, 09:03 AM

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KraZ · 02-02-2004, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by QuaShe

Haven't defragged yet, and I also have 2 hds. Let me try that now, hope it helps as all other options did't help me out

Could it be because of the new ram?

RAM either works or doesn't - should NOT be a problem with the new RAM.

My suggestion:

1) Edit Preferences - set PS mem usage to 80-90%. Restart.
2) Since you're copying text I suggest you copy it to Notepad {to clear the formatting and "lighten" it}.
3) Select ALL. Copy.
3) Paste it to PS text tool

Tell us what happened.

Roald · 02-02-2004, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KraZ

RAM either works or doesn't - should NOT be a problem with the new RAM.

My suggestion:

1) Edit Preferences - set PS mem usage to 80-90%. Restart.
2) Since you're copying text I suggest you copy it to Notepad {to clear the formatting and "lighten" it}.
3) Select ALL. Copy.
3) Paste it to PS text tool

Tell us what happened.

Keeps getting the same error. Strange thing is, it only happens with the type tool

MattO · 02-02-2004, 09:14 AM

Sometimes a damaged font will give you that error.

Is it happening on one specific font, or on all fonts? If it's one font, try re-installing that one.

I have seen some 3rd party fonts do that and nothing short of removing the font will fix the problem.

Roald · 02-02-2004, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattO
Sometimes a damaged font will give you that error.

Is it happening on one specific font, or on all fonts? If it's one font, try re-installing that one.

I have seen some 3rd party fonts do that and nothing short of removing the font will fix the problem.

All fonts

mpulse · 02-02-2004, 09:26 AM

what dimensions are you using on your file? resolution? I only have a gig and can still work on banners that are 3 ft x 5 ft @ 200 dpi. Something on your machine is seizing up you ram. Right click on My computer and click properties...to see how much of your ram is actually registering. Maybe a stick is shot. Good luck.

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02-02-2004, 07:34 AM	#7
mule Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: hamsterdam Posts: 6,085	I've had the same proble, and I'm fucked if I can remember what fixed it. What could help: Edit > Purge > Clipboard (You might have too much in the cache) Edit > Preferences > Plugins and scratch disks (Check which is your primary scratch disk, set that one to a disk/partition with the most free space) Edit > Preferences > Memory and image cache (Don't let PS use all your available memory) Also shut down all unnecessary background tasks __________________ Converting like a mofo

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02-02-2004, 07:31 AM	#5
Verbal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,420	Try going to: edit >> preferences >> memory & Image Cache now crank up your 'memory usage' and you should be fine

02-02-2004, 07:32 AM	#6
Verbal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,420	note: the changes will take effect the next time you start Photoshop.

02-02-2004, 07:35 AM	#8
RFlagg Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 128	Have you defragged your drive since the RAM increase? do you have more than one physical HD?...try putting the swap file on another HD, defrag all drives, and that should give you some joy. I have more suggestions...but don't know what you're running. If you still have probs hit me up i c q 2 2 2 1 9 2 2 1 0 hth...

02-02-2004, 09:02 AM	#11
RFlagg Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 128	it could be the RAM... depending on your motherboard specs...some are pickier than others when adding hardware. as you have 2 HD's..I would point PS scratch to one and the windows pagefile on the other, defrag, restart... hth

02-02-2004, 09:14 AM	#15
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	Sometimes a damaged font will give you that error. Is it happening on one specific font, or on all fonts? If it's one font, try re-installing that one. I have seen some 3rd party fonts do that and nothing short of removing the font will fix the problem.

02-02-2004, 09:26 AM	#17
mpulse Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 765	what dimensions are you using on your file? resolution? I only have a gig and can still work on banners that are 3 ft x 5 ft @ 200 dpi. Something on your machine is seizing up you ram. Right click on My computer and click properties...to see how much of your ram is actually registering. Maybe a stick is shot. Good luck. __________________ when in doubt...don't whip it out! ICQ#280837216