paintshop pro save as settings

how do I get paint shop pro to save as jpg as default instead of it trying
to save as psp file everytime?tia

 

Paint Shop Pro saves in the format of the current file. It only
defaults to psp when it's a new image, which you have to
choose a filename for, anyway, so what's the problem?

 

You might want to wander over to
comp.graphics.apps.paint-shop-pro

It was answered over there a few days ago IIRC. If you don't see the
threads for that Q & A you might ask there and be sure to let them know
what version of PSP you use.

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Hope this helps.

 

PSP 7: File - Preferences - General Program Preferences - Dialogs and
Palettes - Check "Remember last type used in file save-as dialog"
PSP 8: File - Preferences - General Program Preferences - Display and
Caching - Check "Re-use last type in file save-as dialog"
You'll have to save the first one as JPG before it remembers the last
set format.

 

I use 'PhotoShop5LE'
Try use the 'Flatten' command on the 'Layers' menu.
(perhaps the 'Merge-Layers' command also/or)

The reason being, is that PS is considering your picture as layer1
(foreground) and layer2 (background) of a picture, therefore multi-layered
picture can not be saved as jpg/bmp, thus it must be saved as a 'PSD'.

The 'Flatten Layers' (or perhaps 'Merge Layers') command make all the layers
(foreground and background) merge into one-layer, thus makeing it possible
to save as a jpg/bmp.

 

have found the answer to the problem thanks, any new or modified image is
default to psp image, I checked the save as last saved file type on
preferences and its now sorted,thanks to all concerned

PSP 7: File - Preferences - General Program Preferences - Dialogs and
Palettes - Check "Remember last type used in file save-as dialog"
PSP 8: File - Preferences - General Program Preferences - Display and
Caching - Check "Re-use last type in file save-as dialog"
You'll have to save the first one as JPG before it remembers the last
set format.

 

Only one person answered the question

Thank you Bill Schnakenberg, for being the only person answering the question! :congrats:

What's up with the rest of you? Mike, if you have nothing to offer, stay off the forums. "What's the problem?" is not a suitable answer and helps no one. You just answered to post a back-link to your website. After the answer you gave, I sure wouldn't use your services! DUH! OOOPS, no one else did either. Apparently you are out of business.

Similarly, Boomer, your answer was worthless. If you know the answer, then why not just offer it? Another back-link seeker? GEEZ.

Patrick? Stay off the internet Patrick. Did you actually TRY your proposed method?

All of you need to stay off the forums if you don't have answers.

 

Mike,

Tia obviously needs help and had a reasonable question.

The problem is that a default obviously saves a step for each file needing to be named. In my my case, today alone, changing to a specific default saved making a repetitive selection over 42 times on the first job of the day. I merely happened to be perusing this forum today to see what problems people were having. The helpful answer came from Bill Schnakenberg, further down the list, who showed the steps for PSP 7 & 8. Thanks go to Bill for helping Tia.

Most people on these forums are helpful out of their propensity to be of service, so, the problem? People who "know everything" but do not help. Where do YOU fit in?

inotio

 

I blew it entirely. I did 2 things wrong: [1] Didn't check the dates [2] Didn't notice Ajzback247's reply. Mine became redundant and a waste of the readers' time. I apologize.

 

No Question .. but a big thank you ... particularly to Bill Schnakenberg ... I have been a semipro user of Paintshop Pro since it first came out as shareware and refuse to use anything else particularly Lamo MS Paint ...LOL. BUT I have struggled with this "default" save file type problem for YEARS and searched EVERY nook and cranny looking for the "intuitive" location and wording to select the "default" file type // it has literally driven me nuts all these years and I would not have guessed the Switch would be called: "Remember last type used in file save-as dialog". I guess the term "save-as-dialog" just wasnt in my "vocabulary" LOL.. But this helped me so much I had to post a thank you to those who have the inherent desire to "share" there knowledge with others without condition ... THANK YOU BILL!