latrischler Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I'm new to digi, and purchased both of Ro's tutorials - which are very helpful! But ... I want to know things like.... when I create a file, what is the difference between creating it with a white background or a transparent background? Does it make a difference and when should I use which? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Neff Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 It depends on the file you're making. Let's say you open up a 1"x1" file to make a tab using the shapes tools. You create the shape you want, make it the color you want, add some texture to it - and ta dah, you have a nifty little tab you can use on your layouts. If you made that tab on a file with a white background, every time you put that tab on a layout, you'll also be putting the 1"x1" white background on the layout as well. Does that make sense? So that's a case where you'd definitely want to create a file with a transparent background. But if you're creating a layout and you'll be adding papers and all sorts of layers, you'll probably prefer opening a file with a white background, as the checkerboard appearance of a transparent background might be distracting. Does that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latrischler Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Oh, yes, that makes sense! THANKS so much! Merry Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sharebear57 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Good explanation, Susan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staciemag Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I'm going to ask a quick related question, which is probably a totally silly question, but... Is there a benefit to choosing the white background over the transparent background when creating a full layout other than that the checkerboard appearance can be distracting? Thanks! Stacie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDecker Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I don't know yet about PSE or PS (just because I haven't tried it yet! LOL) but in PSPX and Xi you can go to File>preferences>general program pref>transparancy and shading and set them to what ever you want! You can make it any color too, take away the boxes too if you want! HTH PS & PSE is Edit>pref>transparancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngaire Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I think that you can use whatever background you feel comfy with on a full layout cos it gets covered anyway. That was a good explanation of Susans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklz Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I agree with everything the others have said. But, I always use the transparent background and sometimes even use the gray and white squares for spacing and alignment. No particular reason why, just how my brain works I guess - lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDecker Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I guess I should have added that I keep mine in checkerboard so that I can see where my png's and things are! I usually only add in a white or colored first layer if I use brushes on my second layer! Hope that makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staciemag Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 It does! Thanks, Dee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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