Things You'll Need:
- Paint Shop Pro Photo XI
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Step 1
Open and run the application. Left-click on the application icon in order to open and run this program.
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Step 2
Open the desired image file. To open a desired image file, scroll to the “File” tab on the command bar and click “Open.” Browse to the desired image file and click “Open.”
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Step 3
Create a new Raster Layer. To create a new raster layer scroll to the “Layers” tab on the command bar and select “Create New Raster Layer.”
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Step 4
Define the attributes of the Raster Layer. A Raster Layer properties box will open. Name the layer under the “Name” field. Set the “Blend Mode” using the “Blend Mode” drop down menu. Define the opacity by setting the number 0-100 in the “Opacity” field. You can check “Highlight Layers in Palette” to more easily find the layer in the layers palette to the right. Check or uncheck the “Layer is Visible” and the “Lock the Transparency” boxes as desired.
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Step 5
Define blend ranges. To define blend ranges click on the “Blend Ranges” tab in the Raster Layer properties box. You can choose from a drop down menu of different gray blend ranges and even manipulate the blend ranges of the current layer and the underlying layer.











