Imported PSD layer effects

[dxruss]

Hi all,

 

I've taken a PSD file (exported from CS6) and imported it into Affinity Photo. Although the import worked fine and all layers/groups are as expected, I've found all layers that had the drop shadow layer effect applied from Photoshop have had the effect merged into the layer in Affinity Photo. So I can't remove or edit the layer effect.

 

This is the only layer effect that the PSD uses so I can't tell if it would do this for all layer effects or if it's specific to drop shadow.

 

Is this meant to happen or is there a way I can prevent it from flattening the layer in future imports?

 

Thanks.

[Callum]

Hi Dxruss,

 

Welcome to the Forums :)

 

Layer Effects applied to most objects should import fine when brought into Affinity Photo. Please could you attach the .PSD file that you are experiencing this issue with so I may investigate this further?

 

C

[Paul Bravery]

Hi all,

 

I've taken a PSD file (exported from CS6) and imported it into Affinity Photo. Although the import worked fine and all layers/groups are as expected, I've found all layers that had the drop shadow layer effect applied from Photoshop have had the effect merged into the layer in Affinity Photo. So I can't remove or edit the layer effect.

 

This is the only layer effect that the PSD uses so I can't tell if it would do this for all layer effects or if it's specific to drop shadow.

 

Is this meant to happen or is there a way I can prevent it from flattening the layer in future imports?

 

Thanks.

Hi Dxruss, 

 

The Photoshop drop shadow layer effect can be separated out to become an independent layer in Photoshop CS6, maybe that might help? 

 

Paul. 

[dxruss]

Thanks for responding guys.

 

I've taken a look at a separate PSD that was sent since and it has imported OK, so I'm assuming something was off with the first PSD. If I get the issue again I'll take a look at separating the layers as you've suggested.

 

Thanks for your help.