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8.Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Bridge

• What is Camera Raw and when do I need it?
        for high resolution and important photos.
• What is a DNG file?
        Digital Negative file.
• How can I turn off the Auto Adjustments and start with something closer to my needs?
        Shut off it.
• How do I get my images to open in Photoshop when I double-click them in Bridge?
        Bridge->Preferences->File Type Associations.
• Why won't Phothoshop and Bridge work with my Raw images?
        update your Camera Raw plug-in.
        C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Plug-Ins\CS2\File Formats
• What's the difference between Rating and Labeling images in Bridge?
        your catagory of your photos.
• How can I work with my  Raw files in Bridge without opening Photoshop?
        right click the photo,Open in Camera Raw...
• Can I open a Raw file in Photoshop without going through Camera Raw?
        press Shift and double click.
• How do I process multiple Raw files at the same time?
        select multiple Raw files,then double click one of them.
• How can I get Bridge to open automatically when I launch Photoshop?
        Preference->Automatically Launch Bridge;
• Should I use a Centralized Cache File or Distributed Cache Files in Bridge?
        Bridge->Preferences->Cache
• Can I create a metadata template to add copyright information to my images?
        File->File info,Save Metadata Template.
        Bridge->Metadata->Replace metadata/Append Metadata.
• After I've processed my Raw file into Photoshop,why can't I save it as a JPEG?
        Image->Mode->8 Bits/Channel(JPEG doesn't support 16Bits/Channel)

9.Resizing and Resembling Images

• How can I tell how large a print I can output from the file I have open?
        Image->Image Size;
• In the Image Size dialog box,what are Bicubic,Bicubic Sharper,and Bicubic Smoother and which one should I use?
        enlarge image size less then 200% : Bicubic Smoother;
                             equal to 200 or above : Bicubic Sharper;
• Is there a plug-in that can enlarge images with better results than Photshop can do on its own?
        pxl SmartScale.

10.Tools

• How do I get the Clone Stamp or Healing Brush results on a separate layer?
       check the Sample All Layers
• How do I prevent "bleed" when working with the Healing Brush?
        make a selection to seperate.
• How do I reset all of the Tool Options?
        In the tool bar ,select Reset All Tools;
• Why can't I see the Free Transform Handles?
        change to Full Screen mode;
• What happened to my Brush-size cursor ? I only see a cross-hair.
        Check the brush size.
• How do I reset my Foreground and Background colors?
        D,X;

11.Layers

• What's a Background layer?
     default layer,double click it and rename  
• How do I create a new layer under the active layer under the active layer instead of above?
       hold Ctrl to click new layer icon.
• How do I link layers in Photoshop CS2?
       select mutiple layers and click the link layer button below.
• What's the difference between "linking" and "grouping" layers?
        link layers  can move togegher;
        a folder of layers,can add layer style/bleding mode to all the layers in the group;
• What is a Smart Object?
        Verctor;
• How do I restrict an adjustment layer to one layer?
        Use adjustment layer,hold Alt ,click the line below the adjustment layer,then make a group;
• How do I restrict an adjustment layer to some but not all,layers?
        Group them.
• What are "clipping groups" and when do I use them?
        The below layer determine the visible of layer.(style to the below layer)

12.Type and Text in Photoshop

• How do I add text to an image?
        Type tool/Character/Paragraph;
•  Can I make a line of text bend or turn?
        Warp Text;
• Does Photoshop support "type containers"?
        Yes.
• Why does my font menu cut off before the last font?
        delete/uninstall the font you don't need.
• How can I fill text with a picture?
        clip group.(text layer must be below)
• Can I make a transparent copyright notice,like my stock photo company uses?
        Blending Options->Fill Opacity, 0;
        Add Bevel and Emboss layer style;
• How do I make type flow along a path?
        Create a path,use type tool,click the path and type.
• How can I make text go around an object or image?
        make the selection ,convert to path,then use type tool;
• Can I make the type on a circle upright on the top and bottom of the circle?
        make two circles as path.

13.Paths and Shapes

• What are "paths" and when should I use them?
        mathmatic defined shap,pecisely selection.
• How do I edit the shape of a path?
        Path selection tool/Direct select tool.
• What is the difference between a shape layer and a work path?
        Shape with  filling color;
• How can I convert between selections and paths?
        in path palate;
• Is there a way to subtract from a path,like the hole in the middle of the donut?
        yes,like the selection tool,use the tool option ;
• What is a "clipping path",when do I need one,and how do I make one?
        path->Clipping path;

14.Other Common Questions

• Why is there a number diplayed in the upper-left corner of the image window?
       it is a slice;
• What are the symbols after RGB/8 in the title bar of my image window?
       according your color setting to display different inforamtion;
• What is Version Cue?
       workgroup manage program;
• How do I restore the palettes?
        Window->Workspace->Default Workspace;
• Why can't I see the dialog box I am trying to use;
        Change your monitor resolution;
• Can I reset a dialog box without having to cancel and reopen?
        Hold Alt key;
• Why are some of the menu items grayed out?
        Image mode->RGB
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