CS (V8) has 16-bit adjustment layers, which for me was the big break-point. You hit it: "adjustments layers". Better than nothing I agree ... For me though I want full layered images. Different beast. Bob -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm