Chapter 1: Creating, Undoing, and Saving Images
In This Chapter
Opening existing image files in the Editor
Creating a new image from scratch
Creating a new image from data copied to the Clipboard
Unraveling errors with Elements’ undo features
Saving an image
Closing an image versus quitting a workspace
To edit an image, your first step is to open an existing image or create a new one. It sounds simple, and it is. The same goes for saving images: Many times, you can just choose your favorite way of invoking the Save command that you find in almost any program. So why did we write a whole chapter about creating and saving images? Here are two reasons:
First of all, Elements is packed with specialized tools. You’ll find it helpful to know what commands and tools are at your disposal for ...