Some Photoshop Actions can be used in Photoshop Elements, but they are accessed in a different way depending on the version of Photoshop Elements. Instructions for creating actions that work in Photoshop Elements have not been documented by Adobe, but several folks with both programs have figured it out and posted Elements-compatible actions on the web.

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Using Actions in Photoshop Elements 1 and 2

In Photoshop Elements 1 and 2, Photoshop actions can be accessed through the How To/Recipes palette, but you need a special add-on in order to use Photoshop Actions in Elements this way. At the time of this writing, two such add-ons exist, and both are free:
• Hidden Power Tools by Richard Lynch
• snapActions by Ling Nero
• Future add-ons of this nature will be linked from the Photoshop Elements Add-ons category.

Using Actions in Photoshop Elements 1 through 4

In Photoshop Elements 1 through 4, actions can also be accessed through the Styles and Effects palette. You do not need an add-on to use Photoshop actions in Elements this way, but the files must be specially prepared in a certain way (usually by someone with Photoshop) before they can work inside Elements.

Those who are interested in creating Elements-compatible actions in Photoshop should be aware of these requirements:

• Actions cannot call another action.

• Action Sets may only contain a single action.

• Some Photoshop functions and modes are simply not available in Elements, and actions which refer to them will not work in Elements.

Before a Photoshop action can be used in Elements, the following steps must be taken.

For all versions:
• You must create a 64x64 pixel PSD file and place it in the same folder with a group of actions. For each action you want to call, you must create a layer in the PSD file with an image to represent the action. This is the image that will show in Elements' Styles and Effects Palette. Each layer in the PSD file should be named to correspond with the Action it calls.

For Photoshop 4 and lower:
• The folder containing your actions and PSD files must be placed into:
Program FilesAdobePhotoshop Elements XPreviewsEffects
where X is the version number of Photoshop Elements.

• Before the actions will appear in the Styles and Effects Palette, the user must go to the folder Program FilesAdobePhotoshop ElementsPreviewsCacheEffects Cache and delete the following three files before restarting Photoshop Elements:
CatagoryCache.che
ListCache.che
ThumbNailCache.che

This forces Photoshop Elements to rebuild the Effects Cache, which makes the actions available to the user from the Styles and Effects Palette.

Using Actions in Photoshop Elements 5 and 6

For Photoshop Elements 5 or 6, actions still need to be prepared using the guidelines above, however, the ATN files should be placed into a folder under:
XP: C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataAdobePhotoshop Elements5.0Photo Creationsspecial effects
Vista: C:ProgramDataAdobePhotoshop Elements5.0Photo Creationsspecial effects
(replace 5.0 with 6.0 if that is your version)

The folder name is what will appear under the Special Effects menu of the Artwork and Effects palette in Photoshop Elements 5, and the folder can contain multiple ATN files. As described in the section above, a PSD file containing thumbnails for each action must also be created and placed in the same folder. For Photoshop Elements 5, this file should be named thumbs.psd. No cache files need to be deleted for Elements 5, as the Artwork and Effects palette cache is rebuilt any time the program is opened.

Using Actions in Photoshop Elements 7

Photoshop Elements 7 introduced the action player which allows you to install third-party actions in Photoshop Elements.

In Conclusion

Elements users who wish to use Photoshop actions they have obtained online or elsewhere can certainly try these actions by following the three steps above. However, not all Photoshop actions will be compatible with Photoshop Elements.

It’s astounding to me that in 2015 the question of which operating system you should use is still a debate. Many designers find themselves turned down for jobs if they prefer using a PC rather than a Mac. Many designers feel that if they can’t afford a Mac they won’t be taken seriously, so they’ll even invest in buying a used Mac that cost twice as much as a newer Windows PC.

In reality these “marketing optics” do matter to some people, even if they shouldn’t. You will in fact be judged by whether or not you use or own a Mac as a Graphic Designer. There is a reason, it’s not a practical one… (in my opinion) but it is a reason. Tradition.

The History of Macs and Graphic Design

In my opinion, the bias towards using Macs today is based on the long-standing history and tradition of Graphic Designers using Macs. It has no technical basis (currently in terms of performance and hardware), since Apple moved to using 3rd party components from Intel and other companies.

Adobe has gone on record via their Adobe Hardware Performance Whitepaper to point out that the performance of their software comes down to specs, not operating system. So there is no real evidence for the old saying “Adobe software runs better on Mac.” Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator etc were not designed to perform better due to OS preference.

Digital Typography was Born on the Mac

In the early days of Graphic Design and Digital Typography (early 1980s) the Apple Macintosh was the first computer to truly allow for Digital Typography. Susan Kare was a pioneer in this field.

Adobe Photoshop Was Born on the Mac

Over 25 Years Ago (1988) John and Thomas Knoll built the first version of Photoshop on a Macintosh Computer, because it was essentially the only computer with a color display and the capacity to handle the program they were building. It was released exclusively for the Mac in 1990 (a Windows version followed over two years later). The Knolls pitched Photoshop to two companies in Silicon Valley, Adobe and Apple… the rest is history.

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So What Does That Have To Do With Mac vs PC?

The reason many designers gravitate to buying a Mac and are looked down on in the industry if they don’t is mostly a matter of tradition, not substance. Most people who have been in the industry with 20 years or more of experience have a preference for Mac, because for a very long time it was the only option, and in their minds it still is. Apple has been good to them and good for their careers and they know it works, so they remain loyal.

This culture has been handed down to their “disciples”, because they respect the experience of their mentors and then it becomes their experience as well, and the cycle continues.

You also have to remember that until recently, technology was a mystery to the people using it. Most computer users no matter how intelligent, didn’t have a clue about how things work under the hood, many still don’t. They just know how to use them to get their job done.

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Mac vs. PC Today in Graphic Design

Due to changes in how users understand and relate to technology there are many graphic designers today who use Windows-based PCs to get their work done. I use both Mac and PC myself and see very little difference in my ability to get my work done if both machines have similar hardware.

Part of the shift is that many designers also are gamers or video editors and want to take advantage of the ability to customize their hardware and get more power for the price, something they can’t easily do with a Mac.

As a result, more designers are dropping the bias towards Mac, having experienced a certain degree of freedom in choosing what components and hardware they use, and having more options based on their budgets.

Legitimate Reasons to Prefer a Mac:

Of course, there are legitimate technical reasons why some people should choose a Mac for their design workflow. Here are a few.

• Using Thunderbolt 2 for large file transfers or connecting to 4K monitors, especially when using laptops
• Integrating a workflow that uses other Apple devices such as the iPad and iPhone.
• You’re a Motion Graphic Designer that uses Apple Motion and Final Cut Pro in addition to your Adobe applications.
• Operating System preference for usability and minor features.

Legitimate Reasons to Prefer a Windows PC:

Likewise, here are some important reasons you might opt for a PC.

• Windows Computers cost dramatically less for the same performance specs, particularly in laptops.
• Access to Windows-only productivity and business software.
• System compatibility with your business clients, especially if they are outside the creative services industry (90% Windows Users).
• The ability to upgrade and customize hardware to specific needs.
• You’re doing high-end animation or video production in addition to design and need to leverage multiple hard drives and graphics cards in your workflow.
• Operating System preference for usability and minor features.

In The End It’s a Matter of Preference

Ultimately, it’s up to each person to choose the tools they feel help them get their job done and will be reliable. Quality tools are quality tools regardless of the brand.

Those of you who are photographers in your spare time may remember there are similar debates between Canon and Nikon users, but at the end of the day you can’t tell if a picture was shot on one or the other just by looking.

The same is true of design work. The “Real Designers Use Mac” argument dies the moment you are shown quality work, regardless of what device was used in its creation.

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