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Composite View

With the View Composite Layer feature you can see all visible layers of your Photoshop image in PhotoFrame, not just the layer you are working on. This allows you to see your effects in relation to the rest of the image or layout without having to flatten the layers.

To view multiple image layers from Photoshop in PhotoFrame:

In Photoshop, verify that all the layers you want to see in the image preview area have been made visible (eye icon showing in the layers palette).
Select the image area that you want to work on. (if you select nothing PhotoFrame will work with the entire layer)
Open PhotoFrame. In the PhotoFrame Preview screen you should see all the layers along with the frame layer you will be working on.
If you do not see the layers along with your image, choose View > View Composite Layer. This enables the View Composite Layer function in case it has been turned off. View Composite Layer is on my default.

Tip: You can toggle the View Composit Layer feature on and off by pressing Cmd+L (Mac) or Ctrl+L (Win).

Tip: Your preview in PhotoFrame may change based on your Options palette settings. Be sure to set it to your preference before pressing apply.

Note: The Composite View Feature only works in the Preview Window, not in the Library. In the Library you will only see your currently selected layer. If your current layer is empty or contains transparency you will see the checkerboard pattern behind each element in the Library.