medi8Amy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I hope I'm posting in the right place: It has been many years since I have participated here, and my hardware and software will prove that. :hit-head-with-hammer:/> So, maybe someone here can let me know what to expect? I am still using my old wonderful macbook, having just upping the OS to 10.6.8 in order to have Kindle. Now I find I need to go up to Lion or Mountain Lion in order to use some cool apps I want on my phone... to give you perspective of antiquity, , I just sent my very first text one month ago!... we really have been comfortable in the tech stone age...LOL! OK, so, for my digital scrap work, for 8 years, more or less, I use CS3. Happily, No complaints, but it cannot be upgraded and CS6 is out of reach financially and also overkill. I am thinking of going back to elements (thats where I started before I had the fantasy of getting really good at this... :embarrassed003:/> but that would still leave me not knowing if my investment in brushes, styles, etc, will port over and what I should expect before I do anything... any ideas? advice? :please:/> Thanks for being there. Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferZ Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Amy! CS3 is just fine -- no need to upgrade! Is it not working with your new OS? You can go to the new Elements if you prefer -- all of your brushes, shapes and digital collections will work perfectly there. MOST of your actions and styles should work, but you may find that a few actions or styles don't work, if some of the settings they use are not available in the Elements platform. Hope this helps and if you have other questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I also have a fairly old *5 years( MacBook Pro - and it won't let me upgrade to the latest OS. But that's ok for now, I will get my iMac soon( I am planning on that anyway, I may have to sell a kidney to get it). In answer about PS3 and/or Elements. I'd get the PS11, but still keep your CS3. The brushes and all your presets can easily be used in Elements as well. Like JenniferZ says, some may not work (actions) but you can always still do those layouts in PS3. Good luck and just ask for help anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraC1977 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't know the location on a Mac, but you can also copy the action files (.ATN), brushes, and so forth to a backup medium, so you can always add them to any new product you buy now or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBarnes Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Good to see you back, Amy! I don't really have anything else to add - just wanted to say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyscraps Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Amy, nice to see you back at Scrap Girls. Like Jennifer said your CS3 should be fine. I too do not rush to upgrade. It is a bit like that old saying, if it ain't broke... Enjoy scrapping and if you have any more questions please ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiC. Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Amy!!!!!!! So good to see you back. You should be ok using CS3, but I understand PSE11 has so many of the great features on the full PS programs, even some of the things introduced in CS5 and CS6. Almost all of your previous stuff should work. Welcome back, you've been missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi8Amy Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Amy!!!!!!! So good to see you back. You should be ok using CS3, but I understand PSE11 has so many of the great features on the full PS programs, even some of the things introduced in CS5 and CS6. Almost all of your previous stuff should work. Welcome back, you've been missed! Thanks so much, I have missed spending time here.. ! I feel like a dinosaur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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