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January 23, 2019
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Layer styles and Pattern overlays and scale

  • January 23, 2019
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We use pattern overlays in layers- but it seems that sometimes the pattern overlay comes in at something other than 100%

1. patterns are created at the desired size (in pixels)

2. the image may be zoomed in or out when performing this action

3. resolution is controlled to create a 1 to 1 relationship to pixels (sometimes the resolution is low - 45 ppi sometimes it is higher 90 or 105 ppi

    this doesn't seem to effect the scale of the overlay as much as zoom?

Ive found that the first overlay seems to determine everyone after- but haven't understood or been able to make the connection as to why the scale comes in at say 125% or 60% on occasion.

What is the cause?

and

how can this be managed?

Thank you

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John T Smith
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January 23, 2019

Please post the name of the program you use so a Moderator may move this message to that forum

-A program would be Photoshop or Dreamweaver or Muse or Premiere Pro or ???

chet_60Author
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January 23, 2019

Whoops- assumed I was in the photoshop forum- found it very difficult to navigate these forums.

This is photoshop.

davescm
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January 23, 2019

Hi

I've just tried to replicate this and was unable to do so - the pattern was the same no matter what zoom level the document when I added it.

For clarity can you answer the following:

1. What exact version of Photoshop and Operating system are you using?

2. Can you confirm that you are adding the pattern in layer styles - using pattern overlay with the scale slider at 100%
3. Can you describe a simple single layer document where you see this effect and confirm
    a. The bit depth
    b. The image mode
    c. The pixel size

4. Can you replicate this with one of the standard bundled patterns - just so I can test it here with teh same size doc and same pattern

5. Is there a zoom level at which you see the change?


Dave