Marquinius Posted October 21, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) So ... is there a keyboard short cut for flattening layers like "command + E" or "shift + command + E" , but why is there NO short cut for "make one layer". I'm sure the explanation is simple, as these guys at Adobe know pretty well what they're doing. Anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rickp13 Posted October 21, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2011 hello marco you'll certainly get a more complete answer in a minute from one of the photoshop power users, but for now, i didn't find a keyboard shortcut for the "flatten image" function either. when i have layers visible (photoshop CS3, working in a .psd file, for example) and want to flatten the image before saving as a jpg file for the forum etc, i select the bottom layer ("0"), then right click on the mouse, and select "flatten image" that way. it's pretty quick. good luck rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodeway Posted October 22, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2011 So ... is there a keyboard short cut for flattening layers like "command + E" or "shift + command + E" , but why is there NO short cut for "make one layer". I'm sure the explanation is simple, as these guys at Adobe know pretty well what they're doing. Anyone? To create flatten layers shortcut: Alt+Shift+Ctrl+K to open the keyboard shortcut dialog. Then in the "Shortcuts for" dropdown select Aplication Menus" Then double click the "Layer" option. Next scroll down to "Flatten Image" (it's way down) highlight it then you can set your own shortcut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted October 22, 2011 Well, that was fast! Had to wiggle a little as I'm on a Mac and the key combination there is shift option command F. But it works fab. As I was on the subject, I had a look at the differences between the three options (flatten, merge down and merge visible). I can understand that people who really go deep into Photoshop need all that, but for me it's either keep all layers or flatten everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 22, 2011 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2011 Marco, on a PC I use Shift+Control+E to flatten all visible layers. If you click Layers in the top menu, you will several short-cuts listed against selected actions. Often there are more if you search for them, but many useful ones are listed.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted October 22, 2011 David, Thanks for getting into this. I noticed the short cuts, but was looking for a shorter way to really flatten an image. The problem with the two available short cuts, is that when you have a smart filter, it kind of does a weird half merge. But I'm getting there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sorry Marco, I haven't experienced that consequence. Have you searched the LR Forum on the Adobe site? I have found that useful on occasions. You can also pose a question and often get an answer from a learned member or Adobe staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted October 23, 2011 David, Not necessary, as Iodeway pointed out how to set my own shortcuts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted October 23, 2011 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2011 Alt+Shift+Ctrl+K to open the keyboard shortcut dialog. That really is a "Top Tip". Shift-CMD-F now does something that I want it to do Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted October 23, 2011 Ahhh, and I was still struggling with what combination to use, as it kept telling me that it already had another useful action added to it. Shift command F ... Super. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted October 23, 2011 Share #11 Posted October 23, 2011 Apple shortcuts, unlike some I could mention, always have some logic to them. That command in PS is, by default, set to "Fade" or somesuch command that I would never use, so swapping it to one I do use regularly, and is easy to remember, is obvious, to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 23, 2011 Share #12 Posted October 23, 2011 The fade command is very useful. After sharpening, go to edit, fade, select luminosty and 100% and you will have applied your sharpening to the luminosity only, avoiding artefacts in the color channels. Just make an action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted October 23, 2011 Share #13 Posted October 23, 2011 I have only ever applied any sharpening I do, to the Luminosity channel, never to the A & B ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 23, 2011 Share #14 Posted October 23, 2011 That is in LAB and that is indeed a correct way if you want to apply sharpening halfway the postprocessing workflow. However, at the end one needs to sharpen in JPG for print and web, and that is where my remark is valid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted October 25, 2011 Share #15 Posted October 25, 2011 The LAB sharpening routine, via an Action, is the last thing I do, if I do it at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinerv Posted October 26, 2011 Share #16 Posted October 26, 2011 I spent half a day to make use of the Adobe Configurator and put together a panel with most used Photoshop steps. Attached a screenshot of "my" panel, sorry for the German language. From top to down: Open, File Info, measurement tool, rotate, crop tool, start of the Golden Crop script, action for starting Nik Dfine, Patch tool, again actions for the other Nik tools, highlight/shadows, flatten layers, save as and finally batch. All the steps available immediately without clicking through the menus. You can download the configurator here. But take care, for CS4 you need version 1. There is a quite comprehensive help guide (PDF) explaining the whole procedure. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/164542-photoshop-question-flatten-layers/?do=findComment&comment=1826599'>More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted October 26, 2011 Reiner, That's awesome! I will download it and have a good look. Never thought about this smart approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinerv Posted October 26, 2011 Share #18 Posted October 26, 2011 Give it a try, it is amazing. Don't know why Adobe is not marketing this more actively. I started with this because my wife wants to do some photoshopping from time to time. She didn't know which sequence to follow and where to find. I explained to her but a few months later all was forgotten. A panel (not the one above) solved both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted October 26, 2011 Downloaded it, set up some trial screens and it works fab! Now I have to find out how to incorporate "file/automatic/photokit sharpener" ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinerv Posted October 27, 2011 Share #20 Posted October 27, 2011 For 3rd party products you have to create an action first and use that for the panel. I did the same for all the Nik products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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