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rogers12917983
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May 10, 2018
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Duplicate Background Copy

  • May 10, 2018
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In Elements 2018 Editor when I duplicate the original Background layer, the new layer created does not have the image of the original background. When I click the 'eyeball' to turn OFF the original and turn the duplicate ON only a checkerboard pattern shows. Turning the original Background on makes the image visible. Have tried with various photos with same result. Running MacOS High Sierra V10.13.4

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    Correct answer hatstead

    I assume that generating the background copy layer has worked for you in the past and that you are on the EXPERT tab. The checkerboard pattern indicates transparency.

    If so, suggest that you reset preferences to default. Go to Edit>General >Preferences and look for this:

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    rogers12917983Author
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    May 10, 2018

    Interestingly, it was the first time I had opened the program after downloading it and had not made any changes to preferences. But hey it worked so thank you very much. Cheers

    hatstead
    hatstead
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    May 10, 2018

    You're welcome. Glad to help.

    Sent from my iPad

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    hatsteadCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    May 10, 2018

    I assume that generating the background copy layer has worked for you in the past and that you are on the EXPERT tab. The checkerboard pattern indicates transparency.

    If so, suggest that you reset preferences to default. Go to Edit>General >Preferences and look for this:

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