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michaelbennett11123638
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February 2, 2019
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All my layers are stacked on top of each other.

  • February 2, 2019
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When I bring in photos to PS, the layers are all on top of each other and I don't know how to display them individually.    It must be  a setting but I can't find it.

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      Correct answer jane-e

      I don't find file-place embedded on my FB

      Sorry.  I'm really a newbee at this.


      michaelbennett  wrote

      I don't find file-place embedded on my FB

      Hi Michael

      What is "FB"?

      File > Place Embedded is in Photoshop in the File menu. If you have an older version, it just says File > Place. This is an alternative method to the one I gave earlier. They both work, so use either one.

      What you need to do is to get both images into the same document. Then rename your layers.

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      michaelbennett11123638Author
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      February 3, 2019

      Senior moment trying to figure out layers and combining images.  Thanks for all the help to both of your.

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      February 3, 2019

      Quite alright, Michael, we all have them (especially me!) And you are welcome from both of us!

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      michaelbennett11123638Author
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      February 2, 2019

      Hi Attached are some photos of my screen.  I have 2 photos active and only one layer that shows.  The second photo is underneath the top photo.  I need them to show one above the other.

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      February 2, 2019

      Hi Michael,

      Okay, Dave and I interpreted what you were saying a completely different way. What you have is two images that are not in the same document.

      Try this:

      • Go to Window > Arrange > Tile All Vertically
      • With the Move tool, drag one image into the other Window. Long Press with the Shift key to center the image. Once they are in the same file, close the one window and choose Window > Arrange > Consolidate All to Tabs.
      • If one file has a Background layer, click the Lock icon to make it a regular layer
      • Do a Save as to save this composite file with a new name before you start to work further.

      Also, to take a screen shot in Windows, try using the Snipping tool:
      https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027213/windows-10-open-snipping-tool-and-take-a-screenshot

      Is this what you are trying to do? Ask again if you need more help!

      Jane

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      michaelbennett11123638Author
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      February 2, 2019

      Thanks.  I'll give it a try.

      regards,

      Mike


      I don't find file-place embedded on my FB

      Sorry.  I'm really a newbee at this.

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      February 2, 2019

      michaelbennett  wrote

      I don't know how to display them individually. 

      If you mean you want to see individual layers, you can click or drag across the eyeballs to hide / show layers. Option + click will hide all layers except the current. Or do you mean something else?

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      michaelbennett11123638Author
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      February 2, 2019

      Yes, as in the example here all the layers are dislayed vertically one below the previous one.   Now if I bring in 3 photographs, it shows up as one layer and doesn't display them vertically.  If I click on a photograph, the image on top of the layer will change and say "background" , "layer one" etc.  I need them to display individually so I can do a composite.  I must have clicked some setting to change how they display but I can't figure out which one.

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      February 2, 2019

      As Dave said, a screen shot from you is helpful. Otherwise you keep making us guess until we get it right. Here's my next guess:

      If the pictures are all the same size and you can't see what's underneath, try these tips:

      • Make the canvas really big as you work. Resize it back later.
      • If you have a background layer, make it a regular layer by clicking the lock icon.
      • If necessary, drop the Layer opacity as you work so you can see what's underneath. Put it back on 100% later.
      davescm
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      davescmCommunity Expert
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      February 2, 2019

      Hi

      That is the idea of layers. They are stacked on top of each other, with masks/transparency/blending modes achieving the composite image.

      Perhaps you can show a screenshot, including your layers panel, along with a description of what you want to achieve and we can advise the best way.

      Dave

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