Wishlist for PaintShop Pro X10

[Joelle]

I do use the resize menu; I could use the deform tool to resize a layer but not to precise sizes. It doesn't matter whether I resize a layer or a whole image, it reverts to the pan tool. If I resize an image, copy and paste it on another image, I have to switch to the move tool to put it where I want it.

I have no problem with Resize (Shift+S) either, the tool that was active when I clicked on Resize remains active.

Try resetting PSP to it's default settings.
Kathy has just posted this link:

https://support.corel.com/hc/en-us/arti ... l-settings

Or, in less words:

Save your workspace if it was customized.
Close PSP.
Hold the Shift key and click on the PSP icon at the same time to open PSP.
The program will ask you if you want to reset PSP to it's default settings.
Click OK.

You will need to re-do the settings in Preferences and the File Locations.
This often cures a lot of ills.


Joëlle

[JoeB]

I have no problem with Resize (Shift+S) either, the tool that was active when I clicked on Resize remains active.

The first time I tried it (with the Move tool first selected before doing the resize) then after the resize the Move tool changed to the Pan tool But I have tried it several times since then and that no longer happens. Don't ask me why.

[ADonahoo]

I reset X9 and it still reverts to the pan tool every time after a resize. I tried it multiple times without change. I have gone back to X8, this one is more trouble than it's worth.

[mushigirl78]

Thankfully the brushes have been made larger but I don't know what X9 currrently has. So a wish list for me would be...

When using a brush, you would be able to see a preview of the brush with the settings you choose in the brush palette.

Also, when you click & drag on your canvas using the brush, there would be no lagging.

Those are really the only things that I use in PSP that I have an issue with.

[Cassel]

Also, when you click & drag on your canvas using the brush, there would be no lagging.

One way to help with the lag is to avoid a step of 1 when using large brushes or brushes on a large piece of work. Often, a step of 10 is quite sufficient without causing any issue in the brush stroke itself.

[TroyTheTech]

Since they included my own personal wish of an Easy-To-Create Gradient (kudos, Corel devs!), I only have two:

1) Import As Layer...

Just click Import As Layer, choose the image, boom it's a Layer.
No more opening an image, searching for it, copying the image after it is open, pasting as a Layer into the first image after navigating back to it...

2) Automated Multi-Photo Panoramic/Large Composite Creation...

For some reason, creating a composite of multiple images into a very large single image just can't be found in an automated manner in PSP and I'm not sure why... As hartpaul mentioned, Hugin and other similar FREE products do this well and I am a fan of them.
Is there a reason that we have to do it all manually in PSP? Is there a product called "Corel Panorama Stitcher" or something that I don't know about?

Edit to add:

I would like to see PSP keep the tool I was using after resizing a layer. Not it reverts to the pan tool after resizing.

This also happens to me with the Selection tools (Magic Wand, etc). Resizing changes it on me to Pan.
I assume this is to help a person navigate within a larger image, but overall, it is a slight annoyance, yes.

Suggestion: put this as an Option in the Preferences

"Keep current Tool after Resizing
Change to Pan Tool after Resizing for Navigation"


Unrelated:

I hate using shortcut keys as it means I have to nod my head forward and search the keyboard for the proper keys (as well as remembering the shortcut keys). As a result I have prepared a custom toolbar with the most common adjustments there.
With this toolbar placed near the centre top of the workspace I do not have to take my eyes from the screen nor move the cursor to the Adjust menu and then down to other choices.

Just had to comment that this is my workflow method also. While of course everybody has methods that they prefer to work with, I have never understood why some feel it is more efficient to use shortcut keys, which requires not only removing your focus from the monitor to the keyboard but also removing your hand from the mouse to the keyboard and then having to re-focus on the monitor and move your hand back to the mouse. As most of the work is done with the mouse, using shortcut keys would certainly interrupt my workflow and focus!

I wanted to make a comment about this too, that coming from Office Applications usage, most people (myself, coworkers,etc) find shortcut keys are always more efficient (for speed), especially when they can be done without looking (which comes with familiarity I suppose).
All shortcuts can be handled with one hand as well, due to there being CONTROL and ALTERNATE keys at both ends of the keyboard (those that can't do them no matter what because your hand is too small should be configuring new ones for your hand size).
I don't want to speak for you or put words in your mouth JoeB, but I'm sure you'll find them faster once you get used to doing them without looking away, which will just come with time.

[Cassel]

1) Import As Layer...

Just click Import As Layer, choose the image, boom it's a Layer.
No more opening an image, searching for it, copying the image after it is open, pasting as a Layer into the first image after navigating back to it...

There is already a free script available in my store: Open as a layer:
http://creationcassel.com/store/index.p ... cts_id=254

Once you bind the script and move it to your toolbar, it is a one click process.
Check the instructions here: http://scrapbookcampus.com/2016/09/some ... -your-psp/ I am using that script as an example to bind scripts.

[TroyTheTech]

1) Import As Layer...

Just click Import As Layer, choose the image, boom it's a Layer.
No more opening an image, searching for it, copying the image after it is open, pasting as a Layer into the first image after navigating back to it...

There is already a free script available in my store: Open as a layer:
http://creationcassel.com/store/index.p ... cts_id=254

Once you bind the script and move it to your toolbar, it is a one click process.
Check the instructions here: http://scrapbookcampus.com/2016/09/some ... -your-psp/ I am using that script as an example to bind scripts.

Very nice!

I would like to see the mechanism incorporated into PSP by the devs of course (hence the Wish); but this is great and does the same thing, thanks for sharing!

[Rick_R]

Since they included my own personal wish of an Easy-To-Create Gradient (kudos, Corel devs!), I only have two:
2) Automated Multi-Photo Panoramic/Large Composite Creation...

For some reason, creating a composite of multiple images into a very large single image just can't be found in an automated manner in PSP and I'm not sure why... As hartpaul mentioned, Hugin and other similar FREE products do this well and I am a fan of them.
Is there a reason that we have to do it all manually in PSP? Is there a product called "Corel Panorama Stitcher" or something that I don't know about?

As I pointed out on the first page of this topic and also in a later post, panorama stitching was first requested back at PSP X2 and it has been requested in Wishlists ever since. Corel obviously has decided they're not going to allocate development resources to adding panorama stitching instead of other feature(s), so there's no point in pressing for it. There are a number of free programs available that do panorama stitching very well. Additionally, almost everyone who goes "beyond the basics" with PSP winds up also buying some version of Photoshop Elements, which does include panorama stitching. So panorama stitching simply is not a "must have" feature for PSP.

And even for people who do use panorama stitching, it's just not that commonly used. Nobody sits around creating 10 panoramas a week. But loads of people use multiple layers, spot and scratch removal, exposure adjustments, etc., constantly, and the vast majority of PSP users are far more interested in new or improved tools for photo touch-up, restoration, adjustment, etc., than in panorama stitching.

[JoeB]

And further to whar @rickR said, many, if not the majority, of modern cameras already do panorama stitching in-camera and do it well, so the need for programs that do it (for most people's requirements anyway) is diminishing rapidly.

[LeviFiction]

Sorry Rick_R, while I agree that Corel probably won't be adding this feature you've made an assertion that isn't accurate. Just because Corel hasn't added the features, doesn't mean they never intend to. There are many things that Corel has seen requested every year since X2 and only recently put in to X8 and X9. The slowness does not indicate their willingness.

And even if it is a waste of time, that's no reason to call people out every time they request it. Let it go. If they're going to request it, they're going to request it. There's no way you're going to talk everyone out of requesting it, you're wasting your time as much as they are.

[brucet]

We all need to remember that PSP is already a bloated #@$%. So if we keep asking for more features it's only going to get worse.
I'll repeat my only 'real' request. And that is for Corel to create a suite of plugins, including panorama stitching, then we can all pick and choose the features we want and Corel can make a few extra bucks along the way by selling plugins.

regards

[JoeB]

We all need to remember that PSP is already a bloated #@$%. So if we keep asking for more features it's only going to get worse.
I'll repeat my only 'real' request. And that is for Corel to create a suite of plugins, including panorama stitching, then we can all pick and choose the features we want and Corel can make a few extra bucks along the way by selling plugins.

Actually, that's a good idea, assuming they have the programmers who can do it and do it even better than the people who did the plugins that Corel then buys out. It's a way for them to keep PSP inexpensive and, as you say, make some extra coin that otherwise goes to other plugin developers.

[Joelle]

The problem, as I see it, is that users want Photoshop at a PSP price.
A tad optimistic.

Joëlle

[photodrawken]

The problem, as I see it, is that users want Photoshop at a PSP price.
A tad optimistic.

Unless, of course, you use you-know-what.