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How can I save general preferences?

Mar 22, 2012 4:10 PM

Not tool specific.  Things like grids, image interpolation, ect.

 

I want to have a workspace specifically for pixel art, and do not want to have to reset all of the general preferences when I want to create a pixel art file.  Is there a way to save the general settings?

 

Thanks!

 

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  • Chris Cox
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    1. Chris Cox,
    Mar 22, 2012 4:55 PM   in reply to dppc1990
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    All of the application preferences are saved when you quit the application, then reloaded when you launch the application again.

     
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  • Curt Y
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    2. Curt Y,
    Mar 22, 2012 5:27 PM   in reply to dppc1990
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    IF you go to Window/workspace you can save a specific workspace.

     
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  • Noel Carboni
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    3. Noel Carboni,
    Mar 22, 2012 5:48 PM   in reply to Curt Y
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    You do that by choosing Window - Workspace - New Workspace..., which allows you to name the settings you currently have.

     

    To save an updated version under the same name you do Window - Workspace - New Worspace... again and use the same name.  Yes, that's not very straightforward.

     

    -Noel

     
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    4. dppc1990,
    Mar 22, 2012 6:51 PM   in reply to dppc1990
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    When I saved the new Workspace (Pixel Art), and reload my normal Workspace (Dana Standard), it saved the menu locations, but not specific tool presets nor anything under the General Preferences, like Grids, etc.  This is CS4, btw. 

     

    As a test, I saved the new workspace (Pixel Art) with grid settings at 8pixels/8subdivisions.  I then quit photoshop.  I relaunched, and the 8/8 settings remained.  When I reloaded my usual Workspace (Dana Standard), the menus changed, but all of the Photoshop general preferences remained the same, including the 8/8 grid settings.

     

    All of this means that Workspace does NOT save General Preferences. 

     

    Noel, when I save the Workspace, it only gives me three things to select and save:

     

    Panel Locations

    Keyboard Shortcuts

    Menus

     

    ...none of these are part of PS General Preferences.

     

    : (

     
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    5. R_Kelly,
    Mar 22, 2012 7:01 PM   in reply to dppc1990
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    One way might be to make an action which loads your workspace and sets the preferences.

    Then make an action that loads your normal workspace and preferences.

     
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    Mar 24, 2012 12:10 AM   in reply to R_Kelly
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    That is a cool idea, R_Kelly.  I'm going to give that a try!  Thanks!

     
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  • Noel Carboni
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    7. Noel Carboni,
    Mar 24, 2012 12:17 AM   in reply to dppc1990
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    What preferences, outside of those managed by the workspace, do you feel you need to adjust in an automated way?

     

    -Noel

     
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