Selection Location

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Dec 14, 2005
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Hi All,

When you select an element in a layer, would there
be a way to tell its location relative to Canvas as
is in Macromedia Fireworks?

When I move the pointer in the Canvas, the X/Y
coordinates are given in the Info palette. However,
when I select an item, I can’t find any info
regarding its size and location as in Macromedia
Fireworks.

Thanks.

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Mike Hyndman
Dec 14, 2005
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 03:06:16 GMT, "A. A." wrote:

Hi All,

When you select an element in a layer, would there
be a way to tell its location relative to Canvas as
is in Macromedia Fireworks?

When I move the pointer in the Canvas, the X/Y
coordinates are given in the Info palette. However,
when I select an item, I can’t find any info
regarding its size and location as in Macromedia
Fireworks.

Thanks.
What version are you using? In the CS2 navigator info pallette, the bottom right hand box refers to the size of the selection (try resizing it and see the W&H change) the X & Y location can be calculated from the bottom left hand box when you move around the selection. (hover over the corners of the selection)

HTH
MH

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dont
Dec 14, 2005
"Mike Hyndman" wrote in message
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 03:06:16 GMT, "A. A." wrote:
Hi All,

When you select an element in a layer, would there
be a way to tell its location relative to Canvas as
is in Macromedia Fireworks?

When I move the pointer in the Canvas, the X/Y
coordinates are given in the Info palette. However,
when I select an item, I can’t find any info
regarding its size and location as in Macromedia
Fireworks.

What version are you using? In the CS2 navigator info pallette, the bottom right hand box refers to the size of the selection (try resizing it and see the W&H change) the X & Y location can be calculated from the bottom left hand box when you move around the selection. (hover over the corners of the selection)

Hi Mike,

Thank you for your followup. I’m using CS2. As I indicated in my original post, I’m am aware of having the location of the pointer displayed on in the info. But it’s hard to get the exact location down to the pixel by hovering with the mouse. Trying to calculate the location using size and hovering pointer is not very practical for fine-tuning complicated graphics. What I usually do in Fireworks is that I select the element, then move it pixel-by-pixel using the keyboard arrows. The x/y position of element is displayed as I move it. I can move and element/layer by keyboard arrows on Photoshop CS too, but the exact x/y position is not displayed as I move it. Is there a way to display the position while you move a selection with keyboard arrows?

Thanks.
MH
Mike Hyndman
Dec 15, 2005

A.A

I put your question to the Adobeforum user’s group and this is a reply from Scott Byer, Adobe PSCS2 programmer no less. (Check name on start up screen)

"Wow, it’s kinda goofy we’re missing that.

Best suggestion I have it to turn on Rulers, put them in pixel mode, zoom in and scroll the image to put the selection under the ruler before using the arrows.

-Scott"

I asked him if this could be an inclusion in a later release.

(this was also posted to this ng by mistake)

Regards
MH
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dont
Dec 16, 2005
Mike,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post my question in the Adobeforum user group and getting the definite answer. At least I don’t have to keep looking for this feature while it doesn’t exist. Hope they can implement it soon.

If you get the chance, can you also ask them if they are planning to implement dockable toolbars for the various Photoshop menu items which are noot available on the palettes or the graphics toolbar?

-ammar

"Mike Hyndman" wrote in message
A.A

I put your question to the Adobeforum user’s group and this is a reply from Scott Byer, Adobe PSCS2 programmer no
less. (Check name on start up screen)

"Wow, it’s kinda goofy we’re missing that.

Best suggestion I have it to turn on Rulers, put them in pixel mode, zoom in and scroll the image to put the selection under the ruler before using the arrows.

-Scott"

I asked him if this could be an inclusion in a later release.
(this was also posted to this ng by mistake)

Regards
MH
MH
Mike Hyndman
Dec 16, 2005
If you get the chance, can you also ask them if they are planning to implement dockable toolbars for the various Photoshop menu items which are noot available on the palettes or the graphics toolbar?

Can do, but you could join the forum yourself it’s free and easy to do, let me know. I also had another reply regarding your problem;

"Mike…

Try this:

First, make sure your rulers are visible [CTRL + R], then double-click on the origin point for the horizontal and vertical rulers at the top left of the document window. This will make sure the origin is reset to the default.

Right-Click on either of the rulers and set the unit of measurement to "pixels."

Make a selection and leave it active, Right-Click on it and select "Transform Selection" from the contextual menu.

You’ll see this puts a "Transform Boundary Box" (T.B.B.) around the selection. This T.B.B. has 8 anchor points around the outside of it, and a target/reference point anchor in the center, by default.

Look up at the Options bar.

On the left side you’ll see a 9-point tic-tac-toe-like matrix. The little box on that matrix which is black will be representative of the reference point of the T.B.B. to which the x & y measurements a little farther right on the Options bar will be made, relative to the top left origin point in the document window. Click on the little boxes of the matrix to change the reference point representation.

Now, when you use the arrow keys, and keep your eye on the x & y coordinates in the Options Bar, you will know exactly where on the canvas the T.B.B.-and the selection-are being moved to, relative to the 0,0 (origin) point you set earlier.

If you click the Delta (triangle) button between the x & y-coordinate fields, this will set both of those values to 0. That means that the reference point you chose in the 9-point matrix is now considered 0,0, and you can move the T.B.B./selection outline relative to its starting point. You’ll see the values update in the Options Bar as you tap your arrow keys.

Once the T.B.B./selection outline is where you want it to be, tap the "Enter" or "Return" key.

Does that get you where you need to go? Just try it, and you’ll see this works just fine. It’s a lot to explain, but an easy concept to grasp."

HTH

MH
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dont
Dec 21, 2005
"Mike Hyndman" wrote in message
Can do, but you could join the forum yourself it’s free and easy to do, let me know. I also had another reply
regarding your problem;

Sure, but I’m new to Photoshop–I’m using ImageReady CS actually. Do they have a section for beginners? How can I join?

Try this:

First, make sure your rulers are visible [CTRL + R], then double-click on the origin point for the horizontal and
vertical rulers at the top left of the document window. This will make sure the origin is reset to the default.

Right-Click on either of the rulers and set the unit of measurement to "pixels."
Make a selection and leave it active, Right-Click on it and select "Transform Selection" from the contextual menu.

Sorry, but I think I got stuck in this simple step!
I can’t really find an easy way to make a selection
in a file crowded with layers. When I click on an
element, it doesn’t get selected in the sense that
I’m used to in other programs, that is to have the
element framed with handles and then be able to
transform it or right click on it to get its menu.
When I click on an item and try to move it with the
mouse, a completely different item gets moved! when
I right click on the item I want to select, I don’t
get a contextual menu. I get long list of layers!

Again, I apoligize if I’m not getting the obvious.
Maybe because I’m using ImageReady the behaviour is
different?

Thank you for your assistance.
MH
Mike Hyndman
Dec 23, 2005

A.A,

click on the link below,

http://www.adobe.com/support/forums/main.html

then choose your programme from the list on the left , in your case Photoshop & Adobe ImageReady (make sure you select the correct O/S)

and register to join the forum. It’s worthwhile searching the forum and the knowledge base before posting you question, it may have been covered already.

HTH
MH
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dont
Dec 26, 2005
Thank you for the pointer, Mike. I’ll check it out…

"Mike Hyndman" wrote in message
A.A,

click on the link below,

http://www.adobe.com/support/forums/main.html

then choose your programme from the list on the left , in your case Photoshop & Adobe ImageReady (make sure you select the
correct O/S)

and register to join the forum. It’s worthwhile searching the forum and the knowledge base before posting you question, it
may have been covered already.

HTH
MH

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