PSD Importing Methods

There are several methods to import PSD files into Cartoon Animator: via drag and drop, main menu command or the toolbar.

ClosedDrag and Drop
  1. Simply drag and drop the desired PSD file into the 2D viewport.
  2. Choose the target object from the PSD / SVG Create Options panel by clicking either one of the buttons (Prop, Scene or Free-Bone actor).
  3. The PSD file will become the target object.
ClosedMain Menu (Creating Free-bone Actor)
  1. Execute the Create > Create Character... command.
  2. Click the Open File button in the Create Character panel.
  3. Pick the prepared PSD file and click the Open button.
  4. Cartoon Animator automatically enters the Composer mode for you to apply bones to the imported PSD file.
  5. The PSD file will become a G3 free-bone character.
ClosedMain Menu
  1. Execute Create > Create Media... and choose either one of the commands from the sub-menu (Props, in this case).

    Notice that the Image Layer and Background do not support PSD format.
  2. Pick the prepared PSD file and click the Open button.
  3. The PSD file will become the target object.
ClosedToolbar (Creating Free-bone Actor)
  1. Click the Create Character button on the left-side toolbar.
  2. Click the Open File button.
  3. Pick the prepared PSD file and click the Open button.
  4. Cartoon Animator automatically enters the Composer mode for you to apply bones to the imported PSD file.
  5. The PSD file will become a G3 free-bone character.
ClosedToolbar (Creating Media)
  1. Click the Create Media button on the left toolbar.
  2. Choose the target object from the Create Media panel by clicking either one of the options.

    Notice that the Image Layer and Background do not support PSD format.
  3. Pick the prepared PSD file and click the Open button.
  4. The PSD file will become the target object.