[SOLVED] Adobe photoshop cs4 Extended problem (color pallet/gradient)

jayce1983 · 05-09-2009, 07:15 AM

hey guys. i used to use photoshop 5 before and am trying to get used to this new version as I want to make a more in depth website.
I am following a tutorial set oout for users of 5.0 or 6.0 (cs4 being 11.0) so i've been royally slow at learning.
currently i'm making some green buttons to put over the left sidebar. I am having trouble adding the gradient tool to it. i was getting an error that "layer is not editbale". I did manage to figure out mask layers and subtracting mask layer so that I could use the gradient tool on the button. however at some point it seems that I managed to change the tool (s) to greyscale only. I've tried rightclicking the top left corner and resetting all tools, after confirmation they all seem to be the same.
QUESTION:
how on earth do I get some gradient green colour in this button?!!!

srry I'm a forum noob, hope the link below wors (screenshot) red arrow pointing to the greyscale that i am trying to change.

jayce1983 · 05-09-2009, 08:49 AM

NVM, spend enough trying every option one at a time and every possible combination, and you're bound to get it. With a little help from know basic layering with adobe ps 5 was I able to do it.
WOW are these layers and masks/ mask options confusing compared to 5.0

(ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CLOSE A THREAD?) this wa smy first post

**zuluclayman** · 05-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Glad you got it sorted - to mark the thread as solved click on "thread tools" button at top of thread and select mark as solved.
I think if you R click on the shape layer in layer palette and choose Rasterize you will have a colour palette for your gradients again.

05-09-2009, 07:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
jayce1983 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista X32	[SOLVED] Adobe photoshop cs4 Extended problem (color pallet/gradient) hey guys. i used to use photoshop 5 before and am trying to get used to this new version as I want to make a more in depth website. I am following a tutorial set oout for users of 5.0 or 6.0 (cs4 being 11.0) so i've been royally slow at learning. currently i'm making some green buttons to put over the left sidebar. I am having trouble adding the gradient tool to it. i was getting an error that "layer is not editbale". I did manage to figure out mask layers and subtracting mask layer so that I could use the gradient tool on the button. however at some point it seems that I managed to change the tool (s) to greyscale only. I've tried rightclicking the top left corner and resetting all tools, after confirmation they all seem to be the same. QUESTION: how on earth do I get some gradient green colour in this button?!!! srry I'm a forum noob, hope the link below wors (screenshot) red arrow pointing to the greyscale that i am trying to change. Last edited by jayce1983; 05-09-2009 at 07:17 AM. Reason: link not showing as an image

05-09-2009, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
jayce1983 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista X32	Re: dobe photoshop cs4 Extended problem (color pallet/gradient) NVM, spend enough trying every option one at a time and every possible combination, and you're bound to get it. With a little help from know basic layering with adobe ps 5 was I able to do it. WOW are these layers and masks/ mask options confusing compared to 5.0 (ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CLOSE A THREAD?) this wa smy first post

05-09-2009, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
zuluclayman Design Team Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 3,049 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium My System	Re: dobe photoshop cs4 Extended problem (color pallet/gradient) Glad you got it sorted - to mark the thread as solved click on "thread tools" button at top of thread and select mark as solved. I think if you R click on the shape layer in layer palette and choose Rasterize you will have a colour palette for your gradients again. __________________ AutoGordianKnot Audacity K-Lite codec pack Irfan View GSpot TSF Photographer's Corner