New guide layout in photoshop cs6
In Photoshop CS6, the guide layout has undergone some changes. Here's a brief overview of the new layout and how to use it:
New Guide Layout:
The new guide layout in Photoshop CS6 is more intuitive and flexible than its predecessor. It's now divided into three main sections:
- Rulers: The rulers are located at the top and left sides of the workspace. You can use them to measure and align objects.
- Guides: The guides are located below the rulers and are used to create and manage guides.
- Grid: The grid is located below the guides and is used to create a grid pattern for your document.
Creating Guides:
To create a guide, follow these steps:
- Go to the "View" menu and select "New Guide" or use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+Shift+R" (Windows) or "Command+Shift+R" (Mac).
- In the "New Guide" dialog box, enter the values for the guide you want to create. You can choose from the following options:
- Horizontal: Create a horizontal guide.
- Vertical: Create a vertical guide.
- Angle: Create a guide at a specific angle.
- Position: Enter the position of the guide in pixels or percentages.
- Click "OK" to create the guide.
Managing Guides:
To manage your guides, follow these steps:
- Go to the "View" menu and select "Show Guides" or use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+Shift+R" (Windows) or "Command+Shift+R" (Mac) to toggle the guides on and off.
- To delete a guide, select it and press the "Delete" key.
- To move a guide, select it and drag it to the desired position.
- To resize a guide, select it and drag one of its handles.
Grid:
The grid is a useful tool for creating a grid pattern in your document. To turn the grid on and off, go to the "View" menu and select "Show Grid" or use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+Shift+G" (Windows) or "Command+Shift+G" (Mac).
Tips and Tricks:
- You can create multiple guides and manage them easily using the "Guides" panel.
- You can also use the "Snap to" feature to snap objects to guides.
- The grid can be customized by going to "Edit" > "Preferences" > "Guides, Grid & Slices" and adjusting the settings.
I hope this helps you get started with the new guide layout in Photoshop CS6!