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Dan Poynor
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How to transform a mask on a shape layer? (CS6)

Aug 8, 2012 9:07 AM

Tags: #shape_layers #edit_mask #transforms #edit_shape_layer_mask #cs6_photoshop

I've unlinked the layer mask from the shape layer, and made sure the layer mask thumbnail is selected in the layers palette.

 

If I do a cmd-t on OSX to transform, Photoshop (CS6) selects the shape layer path to transform instead of the mask layer, even though the mask thumbnail is still selected and even if I have a marque selection.

 

Is this a bug?

620 Views   1 Reply   Latest reply: conroy, Aug 8, 2012 9:23 AM
 
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    1. conroy,
    Aug 8, 2012 9:23 AM   in reply to Dan Poynor
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    Activate Move Tool (V) and enable its option Show Transform Controls to be able to transform the targeted unlinked mask. Clicking a little square handle will initiate Transform mode.

     

    Screen-shot-2012-07-26-at-16.33.03.png

     

     

    CS6 Shape Layer is really still the pre-CS6 shape layer - a Fill Layer with Vector Mask - but with the addition of a stroke attribute. The attempt to disguise it as a new special type of layer has resulted in inconsistencies, annoyances, inconveniences and deterioration of workflow.

     
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