Apr 27 2009
Photoshop Quick Tip 3– Create a new document the size of another
You can make a new file that mimics the dimensions and resolution of any other
saved file Photoshop has open by simply going to the File menu and choosing
New and then go to the Window menu and select from the list of open documents
at the bottom of that menu or choose it from the bottom of the Preset menu in
the New dialog box. Now, magically, the width, height, resolution and color
mode settings in the New document dialog box match the chosen document.
Note that since you can only create new files in Bitmap, Greyscale, RGB, CMYK
or Lab color modes, you may only match the specifications of files in those
modes when using this maneuver. Thus, you cannot match the dimensions of an
Index Color image in this way; Photoshop will seem to oblige but at the last
second it will error on you.
Another method of creating a new document the size of another is to open the
document you wish to match, choose Select All (Command-A) from the Edit menu
and then select Copy (Command-C) or Copy Merged (Command-Shift-C) if your file
has layers. Now when you ask to create a new document, Photoshop will automatically
plug in the dimensions of the image in the clipboard as the specifications of
the new document.
The downside of this method is that you will have to replace whatever you might
have in the clipboard with your chosen image which, if it is quite large or
multi-layered, may take time and memory resources you might not have.
Apr 27 2009
Do-it-Yourself Google Browser
With our set of Extensions you can transform Firefox into a true Google browser, with Gmail, Search, Maps and more integrated into the application.
1. Google Browser Sync – This new extension from Google syncs your bookmarks, cookies, history and passwords. The extension, which syncs cross-platform also preserves your previously open tabs when you launch your browser again.
2. Google Toolbar 2.0 – This toolbar can be set to replace the integrated search box. You can search the given page, any of a number of Google services all while enjoying auto-complete.
3. GDirections – This third-party extension adds right-click options for searching Google Maps. Highlight an address on a webpage, and with a right-click you can get directions to the location from a preset home address or bring up a map of the location.
4. Google Calendar Quick Add – If you use Calendar, this extension makes adding a calendar event as quick as a keystroke. Click control-; and type in something like “Dentist Appointment, Thursday at 4:30″ and an appointment will appear on your default calendar.
5. Google Calendar Notifier – This extension can trackmultiple calendars and will show alerts for events in your status bar.
6. Blogger Web Comments – This Google extension shows you comments from the blogosphere related to the page you are viewing (not just blogspot blogs either).
7. Gmail Manager – Track multiple Gmail accounts. Auto log-in to all your Gmail accounts and get the number of unread in your status bar.
8. Gmail Skins – Not shown above, this extension provides added layout options to Gmail, including float-while-you-scroll menus and enhanced views.
Even with some assembly required, a Google browser is not out of reach. Join me next week for more great free downloads.
Brian
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