How do I overlap two scans

[cathypl]

I'm using Elements on Windows. In earlier versions, it was really easy to create a photo merged document that overlapped two scans. For instance, I have a picture too big for the scanner, so i make two scans. I used to be able to just click new, photo merge. Now I cannot find any such thing in the drop down menus anywhere. The help guide says to use the guided tab, but nothing works. It keeps telling me I have to save the documents first. They've been saved over and over again, to no avail. Where is the photo merge option in Expert window?

[Greg_S.]

As you have found already, Photomerge now takes place in the Guided Edit mode.  You should use the Photomerge Panorama option:

[cathypl]

HI, that's what I tried. It does not do it. Just keeps telling me I have to save the documents first. They have been saved over and over again. This used to be so easy.

[hatstead]

If it does not work, go to Plan B:

Go to File>new>blank file and enter the dimensions so that your 2 scans will fit. This will be your canvas.

Go to File>place and point to scan 1

Go to File>place and point to scan 2

Resize and position as indicated.

[cathypl]

HI, sorry, it is a little more accurate than totally manual, but I really need the old fashioned photomerge panamara.

Now I am sorry I bought the newer version. There really is nothing very new, and I seem to have lost something I really need.

[Greg_S.]

Unless you are on a Mac with Catalina, you can still use an older version of the program with your desired feature.  The two versions are totally independent. 

[cathypl]

Good to know, thank you! I will give that a shot.