Template always overwritten

[markgodley]

Hey,

What i want to do is paste a image into a locked/template file. I need an static image at the top and want to paste new images into the bottom half. I do about 160 of theses a day so need to do it as fast as possible.

My first idea was to make a jpg which the static image at the top and white blank area at the bottom (where the other image will be pasted into) i then locked the file so no changes could be made.

I then tried to open this locked file in photoshop and graphic converter and paste the new image into the bottom half. But when i save this image (have to use save as cos it is a locked file) it makes the locked file disappear and leaves the new image up.

Is there a way to keep this locked file in photoshop or graphic converter so it doesnt disappear and i having to manually open the locked file every time?

hope that makes sense!

 

[PeggyD]

any ideas or settings i may have missed?

It's impossible to provide an answer without knowing what program are you using.

 

[markgodley]

It's impossible to provide an answer without knowing what program are you using.

I did lol

"photoshop or graphic converter"

 

[yellow]

Is the canvas always the same size?

 

[markgodley]

Yes.

basically its set up so an image can be pasted into the bottom. But when i saved it via "Save as" it closes the template and leaves the "Saved" image in photoshop or graphic converter. I then have to re-open the file every time..when your doing 160+ a day its annoying.

 

[yellow]

Ahh.. yeah, that's how Photoshop functions normally. Don't know of a way to change that behavior.

However, save the file that you want to use as the Template, go to the Finder, file that file, do a Get Info on it, check the "Stationary Pad" checkbox, and then whenever you open that file (via double-click), it'll automatically create a copy of the file and open that copy in whatever app it's tied to.

 

[markgodley]

ahh thats pretty useful.

Is there a way to change it so it doesnt say "copy" in the file name what i use to upload the files doesnt allow spaces in file names