Resizing layers in PS7

[Zero Angel]

Is there any way to resize individual layers in Photoshop 7?
I've tried almost every single tool, but with no success.
I've had to resort to the workaround of importing a layer into another PS7 picture, resizing that entire picture, then reimporting back into my original picture. Is there a simpler way?

[Maglor]

Have you tried this,

make the layer you wish to resize the active layer, then select all, then under edit menu select transform/scale, and resize to your hearts content. for a more precise resize use the width and height type ins at the top of the window.

[rhemaangel]

Here are some PSP user groups:

http://www.pspug.org -- Paint Shop Pro User's Group

http://www.pspiz.com -- Plus PSP User's Group

The first one has the most in the way of tutorials & help available at the moment. The 2nd one is a fairly new group that's started. They have some cool stuff, too.

;)

You can probably find what you need there. :cool:

[Zero Angel]

Thanks Rhemaangel,

..but Paint Shop Pro has always been good with resizing layers. You just click on the resize tool and drag the handles.

Photoshop 7 insists on being stubborn though, especially if the layer that I plan to resize is larger then the 'canvas', then I have troubles.

[MikeParent]

This happens to me all the time (my primary development machine is a laptop)

If the layer is large try this:
Zoom out a fair bit
Maximize the photoshop window
Maximize the image document window
Select the layer you wish to resize
Hit CTRL-T (transform)
You should see sizing handles
(if not, zoom out more and try again)
Grab one and resize as you wish - just remember to use a corner one and hold down Shift so that your proportion does not get skewed.
Optionally, you can use the Alt-Key to resize the layer and keep it centered.

That should do it.

[Zero Angel]

Ah thank you, Mike! That was very helpful.

I guess I forgot to resize the image window large enough, must've been one of my 'days'. :o