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Layers OMG! Input a psd no comp'n works!
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I would think that a psp with layers 
could be output as a gif =single= file
just like we are with the psd files.
In fact the round button psd file is just
that. One image with six layers or 
frames. The first layer/frame was all white. 
The next 5 are each a different color.

http://www.scri8e.com/IM_Tutor/my_IM_tutes/formats-N-IM/PSD/butnsO.psd

Take this to Arbor ImageMagick and input straight into the studio.Takes a bit to load. It first 'lays' down the canvas "layer"
of a white background. Then starting from the NW corner it lays down each of the 5 following layers/frames

When all layers/frames are loaded. 
It begins blinking them on and off. 

If you composite this same file it will be 
animated. A round button 126x126 
of 6 frames. The first frame will be 
the white canvas/background frame/layer
The next 5 will be the five frames/layers of color.

If you output gif format  the 
composited verson

single frame 

you will have 5 buttons of various colors.

If you input the psd file 
into the studio

=Do not composite=

Output gif 

'Append'

You get this. 
A one frame/layered 
image that has the 5 buttons
lined up from the NW 
corner to the SW corner. 

The rest of the image will 
be the gray canvas/layer. 

Under the row of buttons however
it will be clear/transparent.

http://www.scri8e.com/IM_Tutor/my_IM_tutes/formats-N-IM/PSD/butnsAppend.gif  

It is 480 W x917 H  and weighs  35kb

The psd file is over 400kb.

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From:M r s K
Group:    
alt.discuss.clubs.public.arts-lit.design.msvsmagic 
Subject:Re: Try'n for PSP format Read for info please! 
Date:Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 7:44pm 

Ok - couple of thoughts. 
Psp images are usually made in layers. The whole reason for saving an image in psp format, is so that you can go back and work on a certain layer. In order for it to be of any use for webbies, they'd need a way to work on a given layer. Once it's merged in psp, it can e saved as a jpg. 

Tubes - a tub file is only as good as the person tubing the image. Tubing is a technique in which you remove a portion of the image, by cutting it out. I've seen many beautiful tubes, and some pretty ghastly ones, too. 

After you have tubed the image, it goes on a transparent bg, and then it's ready for use in the PsP "picture tube" function. Meaning we can paint with the image, or just plop it down as a single image. 
So tubes might be easier if Mr C can make it happen. Input as a tub, out as a gif. 

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OHHH! =DUH= LOL
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That was what I was told in email. That what is 
wanted is to split the layers so the © watermark
can be removed.

LMBO!

If I was Mr.C I sure wouldn't be try'n too hard
to put psp files into use at my Magick studios.

"Nawh-uh!" 

Can you imagine the hot water he could get 
into from the copyright holders.

Me thinks we best be 
happy with psd format. 

......HAHAHHAHAHA.......
Me shaking head and laughing
(and I fell for it hook line and sinker! lol)
Mrs.K smack me & wake me up! lol

No WONDER Mr.C hasn't said anything
about psp or tub format/s!

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