See next reply...lol.

That's what the old folks called their laying hens. The ones that produced eggs.

Heh... once in a while, i may name, or group some layers, I think maybe i did a couple  on this project, but, for the most part, I find naming, grouping, takes more time than I spend finding the layers by memory.... I'm not naming 250+ layers  so, to that end, that's my illogical logic (See Fuzzeh)

Here's my method... and.. this may or may not help folks..

1. If i want to access a layer.. I..... click on it ! , yes, I know its profound, but that's my science.

2. If a layer I want, is under another layer.. I just click on the upper layer, then travel down thru the layers palette until I find it.

3. I typically.. just remember, after working on something, where layers are, in the layers palette. sort of memorization thru attrition.

4. Photoshop does not install this at default but ALWAYS ALWAYS make sure that when u have the move tool (black arrow) selected, that in the options bar above you have 'Show bounding box" \ "show transform controls" checked (depending on ur PS version) Secondly make sure you have " Auto select" checked as well.

without these being checked... I'd be lost too.

Just a couple of tips from an old and weary skinner.

Off to bed... thanks folks.

don't tell me you've been doing all that blind work and not known that..... oh... there should be a li'l book of helpful hints like this... this one's a huge sense of humour saver....  

supersweet i asked you if there will be an antrazite version : why did i even ask just had a look at saturation turned it down a bit and there i was - why did i even doubt that it would work
NOW i want the final product

This will kill ya, John.

Screeny of the layers in a typical psd for me:

Each group has sub groups so I can easily hide and show different layers separately. Ask Jim or Cyndie.....I'm simply anal about these

Don't get me wrong, If i do a freelance job, or something someone else is paying me, regarding a PSD, my Layer palette is extremely organized.. but if its just me... I work faster without doing all that.

I went through the psd and let me tell ya ... I am very impressed. All the subtle variations. Right down to the dig marks. Amazing! That's got to take a shitload of time and patience. With a start menu like this I can just imagine the rest of the WB. Freakin' awesomeness!!!

This skin is terrific!...right up my alley,...if my alley were classier,and in a better neighborhood. Couldnt have done it better John.

Thanks Uvah..

I.............R

Saved for future reference.

Glad to be of community ASSistance

Looking reeeeeeeeeal great

Wow, This went from amazing to perfect. I am seriously looking forward to seeing the final product. This is great work John as expected from a master skinner . I like the tint you added to it too gives it more depth.

Thanks

I should get back to work on this...

i guess you're allowed some time off for the Christmas madness..... 

Indeed, Syndey is right. Enjoy Christmas and then get back to work on it :p. Merry Christmas!

right after the pudding....  

History has been made!

Whew! That's more like it! (especially the whip).  ;)

*Your theft of Snoopy has not gone unnoticed.

I'm feeling magnanimous... 

santa snoopy only comes to visit at Christmas.... then I'll be back to the same old, same old... 

Wow ! Me personally I am not yet sure about that 'rusty' look. I think I would like gunmetal better with this. But nevertheless, this will be great.

Doesn't look rusty to me....more weathered.