[RCD74]

This is driving me crazy!! I have a picture that I edited in Photosuite and created a "mask-cut out by shape." I saved the masked area as a jpg and now want to add a frame around it. For the life of me, I cannot figure this out. I choose the frame I want and then I thought I could drag it onto the picture but can't. I even tried adding the frame to a new canvas, but still can't add it there!! What do I do next?? I am still learning my way around Photosuite. Thanks a ton!!

Rachel

[myguggi]

This is driving me crazy!! I have a picture that I edited in Photosuite and created a "mask-cut out by shape." I saved the masked area as a jpg and now want to add a frame around it. For the life of me, I cannot figure this out. I choose the frame I want and then I thought I could drag it onto the picture but can't. I even tried adding the frame to a new canvas, but still can't add it there!! What do I do next?? I am still learning my way around Photosuite. Thanks a ton!!

Rachel

If EMC 9 works the same way as EMC 10, then just double-click on the frame and it should add it to the canvas

The Help system also shows how to add frames

This post has been edited by myguggi: 01 February 2008 - 01:30 PM

[sknis]

You may also want to look at karri's post in the Tips and Tricks area of V9 for "fitting an image in the TV safe zone". Karri describes and shows how to add a frame.

[RCD74]

Thanks guys. I was actually referring to the option of "frame" in the Enhance section. If I click on frame, and choose the frame that I want, I cannot include it anywhere - even a blank canvas. (I have right clicked, dragged, doubled clicked with no success!). I have used Karri's directions with making custom overlays and fitting pics inside the tv safe zone so I am pretty familiar with those aspects of photosuite. I am just having trouble with using the option "frame." There is no where in the help section that explains how to use this feature (go figure!! ) I have a funny feeling I am using this feature incorrectly and what I want to do isn't possible.

Thanks anyway. Maybe Karri will drop by. She is really good with Photosuite.

Rachel

[myguggi]

Thanks guys. I was actually referring to the option of "frame" in the Enhance section. If I click on frame, and choose the frame that I want, I cannot include it anywhere - even a blank canvas. (I have right clicked, dragged, doubled clicked with no success!). I have used Karri's directions with making custom overlays and fitting pics inside the tv safe zone so I am pretty familiar with those aspects of photosuite. I am just having trouble with using the option "frame." There is no where in the help section that explains how to use this feature (go figure!! ) I have a funny feeling I am using this feature incorrectly and what I want to do isn't possible.

Thanks anyway. Maybe Karri will drop by. She is really good with Photosuite.

Rachel

What happens when you select Enhance then Frame? Do you get a window showing different frame types? If you double-click one of the frames another window should open with more frames (for that type). You can also open the drop down window to select a frame from the different category.
Double-click on the desired frame and it is added to your image.

This is from the EMC 10 help system (it should be the same for EMC 9, maybe someone can confirm):

To add a frame to a photo:

1. In the All tasks pane, under Enhance click Frame. the Frame dialog box appears.
   
   
2. Select a frame category from the drop-down list.
3. Double-click the frame design you want to use.
4. Reposition or resize the photo as required.

I just read sknis's posts regarding a problem with EMC 9 'frames", hopefully someone will confirm either way.

This post has been edited by myguggi: 01 February 2008 - 03:16 PM

[sknis]

What happens when you select Enhance then Frame? Do you get a window showing different frame types? If you double-click one of the frames another window should open with more frames (for that type). You can also open the drop down window to select a frame from the different category.
Double-click on the desired frame and it is added to your image.

This is from the EMC 10 help system (it should be the same for EMC 9, maybe someone can confirm):

To add a frame to a photo:

1. In the All tasks pane, under Enhance click Frame. the Frame dialog box appears.
2. Select a frame category from the drop-down list.
3. Double-click the frame design you want to use.
4. Reposition or resize the photo as required.

I just read sknis's posts regarding a problem with EMC 9 'freames", hopefully someone will confirm either way.

I mis-remembered ; the problem that some people saw was with EMC 10 and edges.

[RCD74]

What happens when you select Enhance then Frame? Do you get a window showing different frame types? If you double-click one of the frames another window should open with more frames (for that type). You can also open the drop down window to select a frame from the different category.
Double-click on the desired frame and it is added to your image.

This is from the EMC 10 help system (it should be the same for EMC 9, maybe someone can confirm):

To add a frame to a photo:

1. In the All tasks pane, under Enhance click Frame. the Frame dialog box appears.
   
   
2. Select a frame category from the drop-down list.
3. Double-click the frame design you want to use.
4. Reposition or resize the photo as required.

I just read sknis's posts regarding a problem with EMC 9 'frames", hopefully someone will confirm either way.

I thought I tried "double-clicking" but I will try again once I get a chance. Thanks so much!!

Rachel

[karri]

Hi Rachel,

The steps myguggi outlines are exactly what should work. It should work the same whether you are trying from a blank canvas or a photo. I'll follow your exact steps to try to reproduce your trouble, but it sounds like you are doing everything correctly, if you are following his directions.


ETA: I tried it just to be sure, Rachel, and yes it is as Walt said ~ double clicking should bring the frame onto the canvas. If you really have to have a particular frame for this project, you could open/insert it directly from the Roxio EMC 9/PhotoSuite program files (Roxio/PhotoSuite9/Content/Borders/Frames). Just pick the one closest to your image dimensions so you don't get too much distortion. Alternately, have you tried the Mat command? The Mat command frames an image nicely, and what's better in it than the Frame option is that you can choose your own photo to use as the frame (mat). Just uncheck the v-groove (or check to keep it the same as core) so it doesn't appear to be a mat.

Sorry I can't be more technical help, but I hope these suggestions can help out in the meantime. Good luck with your project

This post has been edited by karri: 02 February 2008 - 05:31 AM

[karri]

I mis-remembered ; the problem that some people saw was with EMC 10 and edges.

Just to add that the Edge command in my V10 does not work, either

[RCD74]

Hi Rachel,

The steps myguggi outlines are exactly what should work. It should work the same whether you are trying from a blank canvas or a photo. I'll follow your exact steps to try to reproduce your trouble, but it sounds like you are doing everything correctly, if you are following his directions.


ETA: I tried it just to be sure, Rachel, and yes it is as Walt said ~ double clicking should bring the frame onto the canvas. If you really have to have a particular frame for this project, you could open/insert it directly from the Roxio EMC 9/PhotoSuite program files (Roxio/PhotoSuite9/Content/Borders/Frames). Just pick the one closest to your image dimensions so you don't get too much distortion. Alternately, have you tried the Mat command? The Mat command frames an image nicely, and what's better in it than the Frame option is that you can choose your own photo to use as the frame (mat). Just uncheck the v-groove (or check to keep it the same as core) so it doesn't appear to be a mat.

Sorry I can't be more technical help, but I hope these suggestions can help out in the meantime. Good luck with your project

Ok, once again you got me!! I guess I didn't double-click, otherwise, it would have worked. Thanks everyone!! You must admit, it gets confusing - some things you need to double-click, others you just drag and drop, and some you just highlight and insert. I am always a step behind!! Thanks!!

Rachel

[karri]

Ok, once again you got me!! I guess I didn't double-click, otherwise, it would have worked. Thanks everyone!! You must admit, it gets confusing - some things you need to double-click, others you just drag and drop, and some you just highlight and insert. I am always a step behind!! Thanks!!

Rachel

Glad it's working for you ~ Hang in there; it will be second nature before you know it