tinkerbell11 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I was wondering if any one has a quick way to keep track of all the elements, tools etc. you've used in a layout so when you post it on the gallery you don't forget to give credit to anyone. TIA Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieStar Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I name each layer with the designers initials and product/collection name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I do what Elizabeth does. Then I copy and paste it into the File Info (File>File Info> type in the "description" box) Then the information will show up in the gallery under the "details" button. Just don't use the "save for web" option- or it won't show up. I copy and paste the product name from the top line of the history palette. I know some other girls copy the info. using "save as" but this way is faster for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBowman Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I open up Notepad and keep a running list of what I've used. I save the file in the folder with my layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennk Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I leave all my supplies open and down in the bin until I am done. Then I just open up the file info. and type the item names in there. I close them as I go so I don't forget anything. I just started doing it this way and I really like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah in VA Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 And some of us oldies just keep a pad and pen handy on the desktop and take notes. The actual piece-of-furniture desktop, not the virtual one! I use a 5.5 x 8.5 sketch pad as a mouse pad which make it easy for me to always have something to write on. I date the pages even...and it becomes a primitive sort of journal for me. Then, when I upload my image, I just type in the supplies from my notes. Dull and boring, I know. But it works for me. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Where is the history palette (PSE5)? I just click on the name in the layer (name them as I go) & right click & Rename. Then I copy the name & cancel the Rename box. Might be faster to use the history palette but gotta find it first! I haven't seen that one yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I use PS CS2, so I'm not sure if you even have one. I know the programs are pretty different, so it might not be in exactly the same place--but it is where is saves the steps so you can go back. mine starts witht he name of the document, then the first line is open- it only saves a certain amount, but the original always stays at the top. (Really shouldn't change when you're just dragging the piece int oyou layout.) Mine has a tab that says history and is in a box above the layers- but since I see other things in the boxes that PSE can't do, I'd assume it is different. Sorry I can't help you more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I keep all of the supplies open in my photo bin and once the layout is done, I upload it to a gallery and list all of the supplies there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justpattyanne Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I'm with Sarah, plain old Post-it note sitting on my desk. Although, Elizabeth & April's idea have me thinking. I would probably run into trouble with my "combined" files -I frequently use 2-4 different papers to create the final look of one piece of paper-. Do you guys rename your text layers with the font names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I don't rename the layers of text because I can identify the layers more easily by the words. I paste styles and fonts (or I try to remember to do the fonts;)) into the file info as I'm working. Only gives me problems when I change things a lot. Have to go through and double check the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I add a layer at the very bottom of the layers palette, underneath all of my other layers. I make a list there. Then when I need it, I just open up the PSD file and there it is. I tried just keeping everything open and making a list at the end, and I tried renaming my layers, but I was always forgetting the styles and actions that I used, and I tend to combine papers with SS templates and things, so renaming the layers just didn't work for me-the names got too long, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah in VA Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I add a layer at the very bottom of the layers palette, underneath all of my other layers. I make a list there. Then when I need it, I just open up the PSD file and there it is. I tried just keeping everything open and making a list at the end, and I tried renaming my layers, but I was always forgetting the styles and actions that I used, and I tend to combine papers with SS templates and things, so renaming the layers just didn't work for me-the names got too long, LOL. Now Anna, that's a very good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wow First of all thank you all for the replies, I have been using post-it notes right now I may try the extra layer and see how that works for me. Always great to get input from all of you Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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