Copy and paste forces new layer.

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Michael J Davis
Dec 12, 2008
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I’m actually using Elements 5, but I think PS acts the same way.

Is there a way of copying and pasting images onto one layer?

I’m trying to create a border of repeated images and groups of images.

Each time I copy and paste, I find I have created a new layer, when all I want is a simple frame made up of repeated groups of 24 x24 pixel images.

I accept that ‘merge visible’ is my friend, but I don’t need to here!!

Ta!

Mike

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Grinder
Dec 12, 2008
Michael J Davis wrote:
I’m actually using Elements 5, but I think PS acts the same way.
Is there a way of copying and pasting images onto one layer?
I’m trying to create a border of repeated images and groups of images.
Each time I copy and paste, I find I have created a new layer, when all I want is a simple frame made up of repeated groups of 24 x24 pixel images.
I accept that ‘merge visible’ is my friend, but I don’t need to here!!

You can use the Move Tool. In CS2, it’s the top rightmost tool–it looks like a solid black "asteroids" ship with the four-way arrow. On of the modifier keys (ctrl, shift or alt) will turn the move into a copy within the current layer.
MJ
Michael J Davis
Dec 13, 2008
Grinder was inspired to say
Michael J Davis wrote:
I’m actually using Elements 5, but I think PS acts the same way. Is there a way of copying and pasting images onto one layer? I’m trying to create a border of repeated images and groups of images.
Each time I copy and paste, I find I have created a new layer, when all I want is a simple frame made up of repeated groups of 24 x24 pixel images.
I accept that ‘merge visible’ is my friend, but I don’t need to here!!

You can use the Move Tool. In CS2, it’s the top rightmost tool–it looks like a solid black "asteroids" ship with the four-way arrow. On of the modifier keys (ctrl, shift or alt) will turn the move into a copy within the current layer.

Fantastic! Thanks.

Alt-move works beautifully!! Just what I was after!

It’s amazing how many little actions are hidden within the program, that until one has a use for them, one never discovers!

Thanks again

Mike

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