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Plug-ins - Installation Instructions

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Photoshop Elements Plug-ins Installation Instructions

 

These tutorials are applicable to versions 8 & 9, but please observe the sight variation in paths.

 

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Plug-ins for Photoshop Elements (pdf)

 

1)  SELF-INSTALLER PLUG-INS

Some plug-ins self-install, but need to be directed to the right folder. (pdf)

 

 

2) LOADING PLUG-INS/PRESETS/PRESET MANAGER 

Some plug-ins (Brushes, Patterns, Gradients, Swatches & Textures) are best temporarily installed by "loading" which can be done through the toolbar or the Preset Manager. (pdf)

 

3)  PRESETS/NON-PRESET MANAGER

 

Shapes do not "load" or install through the Preset Manager (pdf)

 

4) FILTERS

Installing Filters in Photoshop Elements (pdf)

 

5) STYLES

Installing Layer Styles in Photoshop Elements (Versions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 -- in XP and Vista) (pdf)

Download PSE7 xml form file

Download PSE6 xml form file

 

6) ACTIONS

 

Installing Actions (in versions 3 - 7 and Operating Systems) (pdf)

Download PSE7 xml form file

Download PSE6 xml form file

 

ACTIONS IN SETS

Photoshop Elements 7 has a new Guided Action Player. This player enables Designers to create their actions in "sets" so that they are grouped.

Below are links and e-mail addresses to those designers who have informed me that they will have sets in their stores. In addition, these designers welcome those who have already purchased actions from them in the paste to contact them and they will group your previous purchases into sets for you.

Wendy Zine Scraps (contact)

Atomic Cupcake

Coming soon! -- well, as soon as I can find the time which may be a long time away.

  • Download old .psd thumbnail files saved as .png's for your convenience.
  • Download .xml files.
  • Download contact sheets.

 

This video shares how to install actions in the Effects Palette on Photoshop Elements 7.

This video shares how to utilize and install actions in the new Guided Action Player in Photoshop Elements 7.

 

This video shares how to create xml files for grouping actions in the Effects Palette.