Overview of interface changes in Photoshop CS3 and how to use them.
There is no doubt that CS3 has the most customizable interface of all Photoshop versions. This demonstration will firstly explain basic interface differences between Photoshop CS3 and earlier versions. Then it will explain how to customize Photoshop CS3 interface to suit your needs.
Note: Photoshop CS3 is still in Beta and can be downloaded for evaluation purposes from the link below. The final release of Adobe Photoshop CS3 is planned for spring 2007.
One of the first changes you will notice is the single column tool box. This can be changed by a single click back to double column as it was in previous versions. However it is more effecient as a single because it allows you to have more space on your screen.
As this video demonstration below shows, you can still use floating palettes or dock them to either side. The difference being, you can now create multiple docks which you can also collapse down to icons to save space when designing. Furthermore, you can press Shift+Tab to hide all the floating palettes. They will then reappear when you hover over the right side of the work area.
Another useful change with the interface is the new “Maximize Screen Mode” view. In this view, your window resizes automatically as you add and collapse palettes.
At first glance, the new interface may seem confusing, especially if you've been using Photoshop for some time. However once you get used to CS3 you'll soon realise that it's all about users choice. That is, the choice to customize the interface to suit your own individual needs.
To view this Photoshop CS3 video presentation, click the go arrow.
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