Preset layers

[jalba]

I recently created a layer that acts as a watermark for all of my artwork. However, everytime i create a new piece, i have to go through the arduous task of opening the watermark file, and drag/drop onto the piece.
is there any way where whenever i create a new file, the watermark layer is already there?
Thanks for any assistance.

[Tamlin]

I could be wrong, but I don't think you can create document presets with more than a background layer. You can vary things like size, resolution, bit-depth etc. but there is no option to add extra layers.

If you want to speed up your workflow I think the only way to do it would be to create an Action or a Script to add the watermark for you.
Something like this, maybe:

Batch Watermarking & Adding Copyright with Photoshop - Digital Camera Reviews & Photography Tips

[jalba]

wow!!! i never worked with actions before!!! looks complicated no lie!!!

[jalba]

but...would this batch procedure only apply to photoshop files, or would it also affect jpeg files?

[Tamlin]

It depends on your workflow. At their very simplest, Actions are recordings of commands and effects, so if there are a number of steps that you find yourself repeating time and again you could save them as an Action and then run them with one keystroke - this could include manipulating JPGs.

For more info on creating and using Actions, check the Photoshop Help files. You can also download lots of free Actions at sites like ActionCentral

[fmr]

You could also make a brush with your watermark .
This way , it would be always available and also easy to resize if needed .
fmr.