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Teri said:
I do not keep a note for each layer of my layout (each button, each ribbon, each paper) since I tend to only use one kit for each layout. But to keep track of what kit(s) or templates I use on a layout I put it into the file info for that layout. In Photoshop (both CS and PSE) go File>File Info In the comments/description box, type in your credits and click save/OK.
I like this method because it stores the information with the file, no matter how you save it (TIFF, PSD, JPEG). If you want the info, you do not have to open the layout, just right click on it and go to properties and you can copy it from there to paste into the gallery.
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I do this in PSE11 in conjunction with dragging files up onto the layout from the photobin which keeps the file name. I just skim through the layers and add into the file info. I had no clue about the right click on properties though - thanks for the tip!
 
I just open everything I use on a page in a separate window on the computer in its own tabs and keep it there til I upload lol nothing fancy...lol
 
All my layers retain their name but when I finish my layout, I put the credits into a spreadsheet. I have a tab for each year so I know what year I scrapped the page. Then I can just copy and paste into the credits as I upload. It's also really useful if I want to go back and search for specific supplies I used. Low tech but useful.
 
wished i knew excell better, i have got some kits in and the html link to store, just don't know how to write formula
to have a field combined of kit, link in its url code for credits and by designer following
 
Good old notebook and pencil here! But it was interesting reading these posts and may try out other ways.
 
I don't typically keep track long term, but I do find it helpful for CT work, since I do those ahead of time. For my guest polly spot in December, it was beneficial, especially when I used the same kit for several pages.

My usual CT work has a word document, saved in Dropbox (which I think I'll be moving to Evernote ). Each layout has a section with about 4 lines... 1)Layout title, 2)name of kit and designer, 3) url, and lastly is the actual code [ url= ] xxxxx [ ] by babbitt blah.
I found this most helpful for my upload workflow. I upload to several places that allow linking, as well as several that don't. Some places like the url only, some places like the url code. So, it works for me.
I am typically a kit scrapper. My PSE 12 will keep file names only if I drag up from the photo bin... i have been branching out at TLP at least for non-kit scrapping, so I almost always have a pen and paper nearby in case I'm working on something that has more than one or two different kits. I also almost always create, then upload (besides CT work). So I can do it right away to remember.
 
DeniseB817 said:
@lorryfach I actually purchased this and was never able to get it to work. Figured it was something that I was doing wrong and never took the time to figure it out.
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I have the same of Anna, and sometimes it didn't work. I wrote to her and she replied really quickly explained my error (Basically there was a text layer without any text, and as the action cannot figured out the "font" it gave me an error)
It's really easy and it's a saving-time-treasure :)
 
another day, playing with excel. Not getting any where. Mabe a database be better , i don't know
 
lorryfach said:
I drag from Explorer onto my canvas, and filenames are retained.
I use the same script as Lisa to compile them: http://speedscraps.blogspot.dk/p/free-scripts.html
I also use Anna Forrest's credit tracker to keep track of designer names, kit names, store names, and links. The free script is nice for seeing which element came from where, but it's not always obvious what the filenames mean, especially when you post in other galleries for CT stuff. I don't want potential customers to be trying to figure out what all the abbreviations mean if they want to shop! I want them to click a link and start shopping. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaForrestDesigns
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Thanks to Lorry turning me on to it, I now use Anna Forests scripts also. I could not run it from actions or Elements XXX but a little known trick in PSE is that you can drag almost any script into your work area and it will run. The only script I seem to have a problem with is separating shadows onto their own layer..... Anna Forest has really saved me time tracking down credits.
I think I will have a look at the free one above too.
 
DeniseB817 said:
@lorryfach I actually purchased this and was never able to get it to work. Figured it was something that I was doing wrong and never took the time to figure it out.
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Try just dragging the scripts in order into your workspace and they may run. You didn't say what program you are using, but this works with PSE.
 
Lindzee said:
Thanks to Lorry turning me on to it, I now use Anna Forests scripts also. I could not run it from actions or Elements XXX but a little known trick in PSE is that you can drag almost any script into your work area and it will run. The only script I seem to have a problem with is separating shadows onto their own layer..... Anna Forest has really saved me time tracking down credits.
I think I will have a look at the free one above too.
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I didn't have a problem with the separating shadows scripts, but the tracking one isn't working. I'll have to try the drag thing. I used to do that with the speedscraps scripts until I figured them out.
 
I use Artisan, but I've always add the previews for anything used on the page at the back of the page. That way I can reference it whenever I want. It's always worked for me, and I prefer a visual reference rather than a link.
 
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