Photoshop CS2 help

[boomerd35]

I just got PS CS2. When I open an image, the image opens in a small box. When I click maximize to fill the screen, the image gets partially clipped by the pallets on the right. I can't figure out how to move the maximized image. Anybody got any ideas?



Thanks,

Troy T.

[Nevyn]

If you hit the Tab key, the pallets disappear.
I don't know how you permanently offset the image though - I'd like to know as well!

[chilidogg]

Instead of maximizing, select your magnifying glass tool and right click the image. Select "fit on screen" This will give the same size image as the maximized image but will leave the window intact so you can drag the image around. There is also an add-in to Photoshop that will auto-retract the pallets out of way. I can't remember what it is, but you maybe someone else will.

[DAPhoto]

From the sounds and looks of the image, the "image" sub window looks docked. If you click the "restore" icon on the top right of the inner window, it will no longer be docked and you can move it and still keep your tool pallet visible.


Joe Angel

[engstrom]

Another way to "fit on screen" is ctrl-0. I find the keyboard shortcuts to be a great time saver once you get used to them. Another image size shortcut is Ctrl-Alt-0 which will bring image magnification to 100%.

[boomerd35]

Thanks guys. These solutions work, but I still don't like the blue windows frame around the picture when it is "restored". I prefer the image to remain maximized. But I guess I'll have to get used keeping my images "restored down" and seeing that frame around the image.

Troy T.

[bullsparade]

Just a suggestion since you have learned to look under the "view" commands (View actual size, fit to screen)...get used to the border...you can take the corner and drag it away a bit if you have to, that will get it off the edge of your image. I use rulers on my border as well. There are guides you can drag down for when you are cropping, need a straight edge, etc... It may be bothering you at first bu over time maybe you can learn to love the borders

[Gordon]

press 'f' to switch view types. It'll switch between the different view modes (there are also three buttons at the bottom of the tools palette that let you do that.

In the second and third modes, if you zoom in and use the handtool you can offset the picture anywhere, including having the very edge of the shot right down the middle of the screen.

Keep hitting f to cycle back through. Hit tab to hide/show the tool palettes too.

[markperez]

Um this is over kill but maybe think about getting a cheep second monitor and go with 2 monitors. One for processing the image and the other for tool palettes. I got a new monitor this weekend and am using my old one as a second monitor and I am loving the extra space I have.

[boomerd35]

That's a good idea. I don't know if I have the space for a 2nd monitor, but it sure is something to consider.

Troy T.

[sbp]

I think it has easy answer if I have understand correctly.
one is main PS window and another is image window. if you see there is two X on top right corner. then restore then minimize. if you click on restore on image window you should be able to move image around inside PS window.

[boomerd35]

Originally Posted by Gordon

press 'f' to switch view types. It'll switch between the different view modes (there are also three buttons at the bottom of the tools palette that let you do that.

In the second and third modes, if you zoom in and use the handtool you can offset the picture anywhere, including having the very edge of the shot right down the middle of the screen.

Keep hitting f to cycle back through. Hit tab to hide/show the tool palettes too.

Thanks Gordon. The "hand" tool was the answer I was looking for.

Troy T.