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Creating a custom .AHS file

Feb 28, 2012 1:11 PM

Tags: #custom #help #cs5.5 #shapes #photoshop_cs5 #halftone #adobe_photoshop_5.0 #halftone_image #custom_halftone #custom_shapes

Hi, I would like to create a halftone image using a custom shape in the "Halftone Screen" dialog box. i.e. using a custom shape I created instead of the standard "round" "diamond" etc. Basically what I want to know is - if it is possible - how does one create a custom .AHS file containing a custom shape you created so as to create a halftone image.

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  • RenéG
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    1. RenéG,
    Feb 28, 2012 1:20 PM   in reply to Namdesigner
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    Would this help:  http://www.nodevice.com/help/filesexts/settings_files/_ahs.html

     
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  • Namdesigner
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    2. Namdesigner,
    Feb 28, 2012 1:22 PM   in reply to RenéG
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    Unfortunately no. Saving an .AHS file using the existing options is not a problem. The problem is you are restricted to the default shapes that photoshop provides. I'm trying to save one with a custom shape I created. But thank you.

     
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  • RenéG
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    3. RenéG,
    Feb 28, 2012 1:32 PM   in reply to Namdesigner
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    Use the load button to load your custom shape.

     

    Picture 1.png

     
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  • Noel Carboni
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    4. Noel Carboni,
    Feb 28, 2012 1:33 PM   in reply to Namdesigner
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    Hm, interesting...  You used to be able to save .ahs files from within the Options section of the Print with Preview dialog, but I don't see that capability with the current Photoshop (CS5).  I never noticed that it vanished.

     

    This is from Photoshop CS3:

     

    PSCS3Print.jpg

     

    -Noel

     
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  • PECourtejoie
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    5. PECourtejoie,
    Feb 28, 2012 3:46 PM   in reply to Noel Carboni
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    Noel, it's been removed because of postscripts issues: http://forums.adobe.com/message/3438135#3438135

     
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  • Namdesigner
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    6. Namdesigner,
    Feb 28, 2012 4:32 PM   in reply to Namdesigner
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    Hmmm... thanks guys, these are all in the right direction it seems. But unfortunately that still leaves the problem of getting the custom shape "into" the dialog box for use. I'm aware that you can create .AHS files using the above posted dialog box (posted by RénéG), but all that does is save a preset with values you entered, and does not allow for your own custom-made shapes to be used in the halftone image. :/

     
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  • Paulo Skylar
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    7. Paulo Skylar,
    Feb 28, 2012 7:06 PM   in reply to Namdesigner
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    Not exactly what you asked for, but here is a very brief description of how to get a custom halftoned grayscale image; do not know if you are interested in grayscale.

     

    Convert your image to grayscale (if needed)

    Make a seamless repeating pattern of the design you want and name and save it.

    Click on Image>mode>bit map

    Set (experiment) Output resolution

    Set Method to custom pattern & choose your newly named pattern.

     

    Here is a quick example using  some pattern that ships with Photoshop. Don't know if this is useful to you, but it is fun to play with.

     

    Paulo

    Capture4.PNG

     
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  • Namdesigner
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    8. Namdesigner,
    Feb 29, 2012 5:52 AM   in reply to Paulo Skylar
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    Thank you. Yes, that is not exactly what I was looking for, but is defnitly a good thing to keep in mind. Thanks.

     
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