1) considering that you both have considerable experience with graphic apps it should really be no problem to get by with each other's chosen app, while using your prefered app to truly let your creative forces shine... [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

2) when it comes to slicing and optimizing images/pages and then saving as html the best choice IMHO would be Ulead's PI v7...slice right on the canvas, optimize in the pop up, and save as html...it automatically provides the image subfolder for ya... ( you don't need to learn the whole program for this, just use the built in image browser, drag and drop, slice, optimize and save... ( you could learn this task within an hour and save yourselves a whole lot of time from there... [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

3) when compiling your files for the web, IMO there is no easier WYSIWYG web editor than Namo Web Editor, and even if ya hand code....Namo's photo gallery creator is outstanding, well worth checking out...

good luck in your endevours



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