Using PSE 12 from Lightroom 4.4

I use Lightroom 4.4 for sorting/selecting and lighting adjustments. I then want to "edit in PSE 12" to add layers so that I can move/remove objects etc. However, when I choose "edit in Elements" it launches PSE 12 opens the RAW file as a TIF. It allows me to make lighting adjustments, but I can't create layers, because the option is greyed out. How can I fix this please?

To be able to use layers in PSE12 or use all the tools, you must be in 8 bits mode. Either set LR to export in 8 bits, or in Elements, use the menu Image / Mode to convert to 8 bits.

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I'd have to disagree slightly with Barbara - for me LR is primarily a RAW processor with a so-so Organising capability. Of course that's only my opinion.
Having LR and Elements working together is possible but it's really a one way street. The ability to Import an Elements Catalog is a feature of LR but it doesn't work very well. Tagging hierarchies get lost and even Date/Time info can go astray.
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My workflow now is to import new shots directly into LR and Keyword and Process them but I also export TIF files which I then have Elements Organise - Elements will pick up LR keywords correctly.
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