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More Options - [ # What is the best way to use this software? ](/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-this-software) I am having a tough time using the software, there are so many features and buttons to use. It just relies on using the software over and over I guess. Is there any documentation to the software at all so that it's easier for newcomers or beginners to be able to use the software in a friendly... 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[Fernando Josei K.](https://www.g2.com/users/ffa5c43c-6c72-4728-8249-4078d8c4446d "Fernando Josei K.") • almost 7 years ago Estudante de Letras/Ingles Estudante de Letras/Ingles More Options - [ # Is it to hard to make a smart object function in gimp? ](/discussions/is-it-to-hard-to-make-a-smart-object-function-in-gimp) The smart object function is a layer's function that gives you the ability to edit the layer in another tab and then save and it will show in the current document you are working on. 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In the long-term, would GIMP or PS be better? ](/discussions/28944-can-i-use-this-for-going-into-a-business-which-will-rely-entirely-on-image-editing-in-the-long-term-would-gimp-or-ps-be-better) The photos edited will be in relation to art and thousands of them will be need to be exported every year. 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