Posted: 8/11/2008 9:52:11 AM EDT
My mom is getting this when she is trying to "extend canvas size": Notice how part of the options are muted out? I can't figure it out. Help! |
That's the only thing I know of that restricts the Canvas Size tool.
When you save as a jpg a project that has a transparent background you end up with white where it was transparent. example  I bet if she opens the exact file you just did that it will work. |
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The size of the current image is shown at the top. 10"W x 11.611"H. The options are grayed because the size she is trying to change the canvas to (0.2"W x 0.2"H) is smaller than the original image. She has to increase its size to use the extension color option. If she is trying to grow the canvas size, she needs to add the amount she is trying to expand it to the current size. In other words, her canvas should be 10.2"W by 11.811"H. Her options should be available if she does this. |
Good catch, this is the correct answer. She would need to check the "relative" box to proceed as she was trying to. |
D'oh!  |
I had her check it. It doesn't make any difference. HOWEVER, she was playing with "curves" on the original picture (not an adjustment layer). She re-opened the original pic, did not do anything in cuves and was able to extend the canvas (using curves afterward). Why is this? |