copy drop shadow settings to another layer 1

[dan2229]

I am using a drop shadow on a photo and would like to be able to copy specific settings of the drop shadow to all of the photos on the layout. Right now I am clicking on each of the layers and resetting the drop shadow settings individually.

I have ten or so layers on each page, and this is taking a lot of time. Can I copy and paste any Blending Option from one layer to another?

Thanks,

Daniel

 

[mscallisto]

Have you looked at Photoshop Help on Actions and Batch

 

[dan2229]

mscallisto,

Thanks so much! I never would have thought to look there.

I first selected the layer I wanted to change, then I opened the Action palette and selected Start Recording... I selected the new setting in the Drop Shadow and pressed OK. I then selected another layer, clicked on the action in the palette and pressed the Play button. Presto!

You have saved me hours of work!

Thanks again.

Daniel

 

[mscallisto]

It's a miracle !!! LOL Glad to help.

 

[cebebe]

If you right-clic on the "tuned" layer in the layer window, you have a submenu with "copy layer style". Select the target layer, right-clic on it and select "paste layer style". This way, you can transfer all the effects applied from one layer to another in one step. Fast, efficient and non intrusive.

 

[dan2229]

Cebebe,

Thanks, I'll add that to my workflow.

Daniel

 

[apepp]

...pressing 'alt/option' key and dragging the style to another layer is also possible...

Andrew