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Q - OK I can install my Non-PSP plugins w/out a problem. But there are 3 boxes that u check when u edit path.. "enable this path" - "use sub folder" - "save to path" - What do they mean pls?
A - "enable this path"..go here to find brushes - "use sub folder"..find the brushes in sub floders "save to path"..put any new brushes created here

Q - I can't open the tutorials I've downloaded. They are written in Adobe Acrobat Format.
A - Go here, and download the free reader..www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

Q - What is the Web Standard for a banner size?
A - 468x60

Q - Is it possible to create something like a Flash banner using PSP? If it is, is there a tutorial for it? Thank you!!
A - No, you need a program like Flash or Swish to create Flash Animations. You can however use PSP to create graphics for a flash animation that you can later import into Flash. You can use Animation Shop to create .gif or .avi animations.

Q - I want to make a larger image but i end up with a smaller one.
A - To change the size of any graphic...Click on Image > Image Information. This will tell you the current size of the image. Then click Image > Resize..Put in whatever figures you want to enlarge/shrink it.

Q - How do I change the layer opacity?
A - Click on Layers > Properties >..You will set the setting for Opacity. In there also is the different " Blend modes ". Run thru each one and see what they are capable of. In the future, you may want to use one, or more of them.

Q - How can I remove just a small part of something on a graphic?
A - Use the clone tool ( left side of PSP, looks like two brushes ). Right click beside the part you want to remove, as far away as you can in the area next to it. Then go to the part you want to remove, left click on it. Set your brush size fairly small until you see how it works. Then simply go over the part you dont want until it's gone..

Q - I want to convert Photoshop brushes so I can use thwm in PSP.
A - Go here.. http://pub8.ezboard.com/fpspdiscussionspaintshoppro.showMessage?topicID=368.topic

Q - I just installed some brushes I know will work in PSP, but when I use the brush toolo, I cant find them.
A - Click on your brush tool..go to the Tool Options, click on the tiny paint brush, then on Custom, you will find you're brushes there.

Q - Where do I find the Masks in PSP?
A - Click on Masks > Load From Disk. All the factoryinstalled masks will be there.

Q - How do I make my pics clearer in PSP?? I made blends and everytime I save them they end up blurry.
A - If you use File > Export > JPEG Optimizer you can adjust the amount the jpeg will be compressed.

Q - Does anyone know of any "Grid" tutorials? like the ones people use for a backgrounds.
A - Open a new transparent image 10x10. Zoom in 5 times so you can see it well. Use the paint brush set on 1 pixel. Select the color you want the grid to be. Draw a line down the left side of the 10x10 with the paintbrush. Then draw a line across the bottom..instant grid. Using the flood fill tool, set on patterns ( your new grid image will be at the top of the pattern selection box ), and fill whatever selection you want with your new grid.

Q- If you draw an image how do you flood fill the inside with color or patterns?
A- To flood fill an object...after creating it, dont deselect it. Go to the flood fill tool, ( the little can of paint on the tool bar with a drop of paint coming out ). Pick a color or pattern as your fill. Click inside the still selected object you want to fill.