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Perc
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September 8, 2018
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Drag & Drop, and moving objects by dragging

  • September 8, 2018
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Why can't I drag & drop 1 image into another and then be able to move it with the mouse? It forces me use the arrow buttons on the keyboard...and that can take forever!!!

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    Correct answer hatstead

    In Editor, go to the expert tab.

    1. Open picture B, the one you wish to select something from to add to another picture.
    2. Use one of the selection tools, e.g. selection brush, lasso tool, to select the object. You will see an outline ("marching ants") once the selection is complete
    3. Go to Edit menu>copy to copy the selection to the clipboard
    4. Open picture A, then go to Edit>paste
    5. Use the move tool to position object from picture B.
    6. In the layers palette you should see picture A as the background layer, and object B on a separate layer.

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    PercAuthor
    Participant
    September 9, 2018

    Why can't I just add the 2nd photo to my original by selecting it and adding it as a 2nd layer. Then I should be able to select it and move it with the mouse to the position I want. I have always done this for years......and now all of sudden it will not let me position it  (2nd image) where I want it located. AND I NEED TO ADD, sometimes it lets me do this.....then trying to do that again with the same original image it will not let me drag/drop a new image into the original and move it around. Why lately is it not allowing me to "drop & drag? I end up having to close photoshop down and then re-opening it and start the process again.

    And granted, Adobe Tech personnel are not on a time frame like we are to produce our images and get them printed and delivered. So for real-time solutions; do I need to close the program down each time and re-open to add the next image to my original??? Photoshop & Elements has become a pain in the ass!!!!! JN

    hatstead
    hatstead
    Inspiring
    September 9, 2018

    Perc  wrote

    Why can't I just add the 2nd photo to my original by selecting it and adding it as a 2nd layer. Then I should be able to select it and move it with the mouse to the position I want.

    MichelBParis's post above states very clearly that this is a viable option in your work-flow.

    Make sure that you are working on the correct layer, and that there is sufficient space to accommodate both pictures. Activate the move tool and position with the mouse.

    If the canvas is too small, you can enlarge it via Image>Resize>Canvas size.

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    PercAuthor
    Participant
    September 10, 2018

    I guess none of you realize what I am attempting to do. What I was able to do in the past is not working. I am not a "first-time" user of this software. I've been in the photo business for over 40 years and have used photoshop all of that time. There has got to be a problem with Adobe software for MAC. It basically all started when I purchased Adobe Cloud and Adobe said I needed to upgrade my MAC's operating system.

    So now Adobe is not working properly all of the time and mainly the "Drop & Drag" feature. So Adobe, how do I fix your problem???

    JN

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    gerardv34543653
    Participating Frequently
    September 9, 2018

    ALLES OK ,Bedankt

    Van: Perc

    Verzonden: zaterdag 8 september 2018 20:30

    Aan: gerard vanpoucke

    Onderwerp: Drag & Drop, and moving objects by dragging

    Drag & Drop, and moving objects by dragging

    created by Perc <https://forums.adobe.com/people/Perc> in Photoshop Elements - View the full discussion <https://forums.adobe.com/message/10609188#10609188>

    hatstead
    hatsteadCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    September 8, 2018

    In Editor, go to the expert tab.

    1. Open picture B, the one you wish to select something from to add to another picture.
    2. Use one of the selection tools, e.g. selection brush, lasso tool, to select the object. You will see an outline ("marching ants") once the selection is complete
    3. Go to Edit menu>copy to copy the selection to the clipboard
    4. Open picture A, then go to Edit>paste
    5. Use the move tool to position object from picture B.
    6. In the layers palette you should see picture A as the background layer, and object B on a separate layer.
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    gerardv34543653
    Participating Frequently
    September 9, 2018

    ALLES OK ,Bedankt

    Van: hatstead

    Verzonden: zaterdag 8 september 2018 21:38

    Aan: gerard vanpoucke

    Onderwerp: Drag & Drop, and moving objects by dragging

    Drag & Drop, and moving objects by dragging

    created by hatstead <https://forums.adobe.com/people/hatstead> in Photoshop Elements - View the full discussion <https://forums.adobe.com/message/10609319#10609319>

    MichelBParis
    MichelBParis
    Legend
    September 8, 2018

    Don't think you are dragging 'objects'. You are dragging (managing) layers.

    You don't need the arrows.

    Once your layer is highlighted in the layer palette, use the move tool (shortcut V). It's in the select section of the tools palette.

    Then you can move, resize, rotate the layer as you wish.

    When you drag an image from the photo bin to the already opened canvas, you have to select the size, position, rotation of your layer on your canvas. You can drag as you want.

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    gerardv34543653
    Participating Frequently
    September 9, 2018

    ALLES OK, Bedankt

    Van: MichelBParis

    Verzonden: zaterdag 8 september 2018 20:48

    Aan: gerard vanpoucke

    Onderwerp: Drag & Drop, and moving objects by dragging

    Drag & Drop, and moving objects by dragging

    created by MichelBParis <https://forums.adobe.com/people/MichelBParis> in Photoshop Elements - View the full discussion <https://forums.adobe.com/message/10609233#10609233>

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