Vector Files in Photos. I am a novice, please help!

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RoseAnne_Cargile
Apr 20, 2008
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Hi How do you import or get a vector file into a photograph?? I have tried layers, and I set my photo as the background, but then when I open a vector file, that background file disappears. Also, if I want to add a gradient to a vector file, can photoshop CS2 do this? PLEASE HELP!! I am so frustrated!

Thanks!

RAC
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ID._Awe
Apr 20, 2008
Have you tried using the ‘File/Place’ command? Works for me, creates a ‘smart object’ on a new layer.

You would have to edit the original file to add the gradient to the linked file.

What do you need the gradient for?
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Ed_Grenzig
Apr 21, 2008
Hi How do you import or get a vector file into a photograph?? I have tried layers, and I set my photo as the background, but then when I open a vector file, that background file disappears. Also, if I want to add a gradient to a vector file, can photoshop CS2 do this? PLEASE HELP!! I am so frustrated!

You are correct in making the vector file into a new layer, but this layer will block the layers beneath it if it does not have any transparent areas, a mask or a blend mode other than normal.

You can add a vector mask to a vector layer. This mask can be a gradient. Is this what you mean?

Ed

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