I'm curious. Do you save your files with the layers intact...or flatten them? Does it take up huge amounts of space with layers as opposed to flattened?

I save one of each. The layered one I save so that I can come back and make changes later if I want to.

The flattened image, I save for the web as a jpeg.

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Yup, saving with layers takes up lot more room than a flattened image.

Most people save both ways b/c it's only WITH the layers that you can go back to your page and change things on it i.e. a spelling error, a funny drop shadow, etc. If you save only the flattened, then you will have to rebuild the layer from scratch in the future if you need to go back.

I don't usually save my layered files indefinitely, but at least for 3-6 months after I initially create the page. I know lots of people DO save layered and flattened indefinitely, but I just don't have the space to do that.

HTH!

P.S. I like your screenname.

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At this point, I save my layered files and one for uploading to the gallery. When I am ready to take the layouts to get them printed, i will save them as a flattened jpg and burn them to CD. At this point, I would still rather be safe than have to re-do a layout from scratch because of some error I made.

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I always save both layered and flattened files. I know it takes up HUGE amounts of space, but I always seem to think that I HAVE to save them....JUST in case I want to go back and redo them. I've rarely had to....maybe I'm just a packrat?

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I save in layers. Have a ton of space so not a problem yet. Have a back up hard drive also.

Okay, I am going to be the odd ball here I only save flattened jpgs. I do not want the ability to go back and change... but that is just me... cause I know if I had the ability I would be redoing the same pages over and over again instead of doing new ones (just my personality ).

And I too love the screenname

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