Is it just my PSP 8?

[crckgc]

or does everyone notice that the program works much slower when dealing with sizes such as 8x8 and 12x12? I know when I am working with pics or siggies, the program works much faster.

[Pam]

The 8x8 and 12x12 files are so much bigger than the others and take a lot of memory. Check your preferences and see if you have the autosave feature on (it takes memory, but will save every few minutes if you forget to) - also see how much space you've allowed -- I think the more temporary space allowed the faster it will work because the computer doesn't have to hold all of your changes in memory. I try to clear my clipboard when I'm done with a large copy and paste - also, I clear the history every so often (when I know I'm not going to need the undos it has saved there. When I've done, then undone, then do something different, then undo - sometimes several times, I clear the history - or even sometimes save and close the document, then reopen it to clear the memory. You also use a lot of memory if you have several things open (the larger the files, the more space they take) -- I sometimes alter the color on a photograph, resize several elements, and apply some filters to photos -- al of which maight be open at once. I'm trying to close these when I'm done with them to free more memory. I hope some of this helps, but know there are others who may be able to help you with their ideas.

[Emma]

nope, it's all of us. yOu need to learn to finesse the settings as PSP is a huge memory hog! Pams' tips are great to get things moving again :)

[crckgc]

Cool...thanks for the tips. I have used PSP for so long, but never with such big items...so I appreciate the advice! :)