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Duplicate A Path?

Oct 3, 2012 8:40 PM

Tags: #help #duplicate #paths #cs6 #photoshop_cs6 #duplicate_path

Hey Y'all                                                                                               Level: Frustrated ... I mean ... Newbie'ish  OS: Win7 64bit  PS:Cs6

 

So, I have done this ...

 

1. Radial Gradient on the BG layer > Duplicated the layer then Transformed it down for a "Floor" effect

 

2. Added a Mask then painted to fade the duplicated layer into the BG layer

 

3. Opened the Paths panel > Clicked the New Path icon > Pen tool (set to shape as I assumed it should be because I tried it set to Path and down the line it didn't pan out) I drew the basic shape for my project

          (which is to be a camera)

 

4. Copied a Leather Texture from a different document and Pasted it on to the Same Layer (ie: I didn't create a NL)

 

5. Added an Adjustment layer > set the HSL's

 

6. Copied the basic (camera) path and placed it on top of the leather texture (layer)

 

7. Selected the Texture and the Adjustment layers > Ctrl+G > Layer > Vector Mask > Current Path

 

Below is where I am stuck

 

8. I am suppose to Duplicate the Path of the Camera ... but ... when I drag the Path down to the Create New Path Icon ... or attempt to Duplicate the Path by Any means

 

   and then perform the next step which is:

 

9. go to Layer > New Fill Layer > Solid Color ... either the color will fill just the shape of the camera or it fills the entire layer

 

     when the camera does fill with a color I cannot get the next step to work which is:

 

10. Add a Rectangle Shape and Modify its shape > set the Rectangle to Subtract ... Well, the Rectangle is NOT Subtracting ....

 

     I know this because the leather is not showing through the color (lol, doh!)

 

So, all in all I suppose I am asking how I should Best go about DUPLICATING a PATH ... ???

 

I mean, do I ... need to copy the path into an other component? An other layer? Should I be using NL where I am not using NL's?

 

I'm just so Frusteratedededtedted ...

 

PS. Do I go to the Path panel to Duplicate? or Duplicate in the Layers panel?

1258 Views   16 Replies   Latest reply: Kar209, Nov 25, 2012 3:57 PM
 
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  • JJMack
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    Oct 3, 2012 8:46 PM   in reply to Kar209
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    Use the rectangle shape tool with the camera shape layer the current layer make sure the tool is set to shape mode not path or pixels. Then  in the Tool Option bar make sure the path operations option is set to subtract. It the first icon pull-down menu after the H: field choose subtract from shape. Then drage out the rectangle.

     
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    Oct 3, 2012 10:25 PM   in reply to JJMack
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    I have done all that when it comes to that step but I am thinking it's not working because I am not Duplicating the Path correctly.

     

    I dunno. I'm tired. I'll go through everything again tomorrow with fresh eyes and mind and return.

     

    Thank you so much for reading my long post and for your help

     
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    Oct 4, 2012 5:22 AM   in reply to Kar209
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    subPath.jpg

    Open image in new tab

     
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    Oct 4, 2012 8:13 PM   in reply to JJMack
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    Hello there JJMack

     

    I have gone through the steps over and over and for whatever reason I just cannot get the shape to subtract.

     

    I've checked and double checked all the settings and they are and have been just as you've kindly shown in your images but still ... no luck

     

    I've never had a problem w/the subtract mode before.

     

    I reread the user manual re: paths ~ so, I'm pretty confident now that I am Duplicating the path correctly.

     

    It's just so ODD.

     

    Um, so pardon ... my yet again very tired brain ... but where you wrote: Open image in new tab ... are you simply referring to the pics you posted? Or are you saying I ought to open my image in a new tab?

     

    Suppose I'm so desperate to make this work ....

     

    Thank you so very much for offering your expertise and assitance ~ your time is indeed greatly appreciated

     
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    Oct 4, 2012 9:48 PM   in reply to Kar209
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    I thnk JJMack is showing nice tutorial. Thank you JJMack.

     
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    Oct 4, 2012 10:49 PM   in reply to tmyusuf
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    hi tmy....

     

    yes i certainly do agree.

     

    suppose i should call adobe b/c there doesn't seem to be a reason why what i'm trying to do shouldn't work.

     

    the thing is my texture layer should show through after i use the subtract mode but it isn't and the subtraction wasn't what i was asking about

     

    i am actually trying to ask rather i am duplicating the path correctly b/c i've been thinking that is where the problem is

     

     
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    Oct 4, 2012 10:59 PM   in reply to Kar209
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    Kar please go clipping path india blog i think you find your answer.

     
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    Oct 5, 2012 4:19 AM   in reply to Kar209
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    Kar209 wrote:

     

    hi tmy....

     

    yes i certainly do agree.

     

    suppose i should call adobe b/c there doesn't seem to be a reason why what i'm trying to do shouldn't work.

     

    the thing is my texture layer should show through after i use the subtract mode but it isn't and the subtraction wasn't what i was asking about

     

    i am actually trying to ask rather i am duplicating the path correctly b/c i've been thinking that is where the problem is

     

    You seem to be trying to follow some turorial and are having a problem subtracting something from a shape. There are many way to do the same ting in Photoshop.  You seemed fine with the turorial creating the background with a floor effect you then created a shape layer of a camera and then wanted to renove a rectangle from it.

     

    If you post your image as a PSD file of your background and camera I will try see how your trying to do it.  I do not have a custom shape defined for a Camera. 

     
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    Oct 8, 2012 10:09 PM   in reply to JJMack
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    Hi JJ

     

    First of all I am sorry for just getting back now ... Life can be so darn ... ARG! at times ... you know? lol

     

    Any way, everything you explained was 100% correct but as usual, like most, the tut uses the wrong terms/language

     

    The tut says to Duplicate the Path but what really needs to be done is for the Path to be Saved

     

        this one "tiny" bit of misinformation made all the difference.

     

    http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/drawing/draw-a-leica-camera/comment- page-1/#comment-348752   < here's the link to the tut I've been plug'n through

     

    Scroll down to: Step 9 Metal Parts

     

        and where it says to Duplicate the Path it should say to Save the Path    caused so much frustration for me

     

    Any way, again I am very sorry for not having stopped back by until now but life had a nifty little curve ball for me the last few days. So, I didn't mean to be rude by any means and I totally Appreciate your time and willingness to help me work through the problem I was having You Are Awesome!!

     

    I'm rather tired tonight but I Promise that I will stop back by tomorrow to post a link to the psd file that I have of the camera and maybe you'll have some more insight or something.

     

    Hope all is well w/you!!

    Kara

     
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    Oct 8, 2012 10:17 PM   in reply to Kar209
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    Thank you kar for sharing wonderful post.

     
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    Oct 9, 2012 5:12 AM   in reply to Kar209
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    Its the wording its english I failed every english course I ever had to take even though its my native language.

     

    Step 9: Metal Parts

    Duplicate camera path. Click Layer > New Fill Layer > Solid Color. Select color #9ebec5. Add a rectangular path on middle of the path. Modify its bottom side to turn it into a curve. Set its mode to Subtract. Add a rectangular path and set its mode to Add to Shape. See picture below to see the shape that you need to make.

    Click Layer > New Fill Layer > Solid Color done when there is a current work path will create a shape layer.  Which has a vector layer mask that is visible in the path palette when the shape layer is the active target layer. The shape layer path will be a duplicate of what the work path was when you used Layer > New Fill Layer > Solid Color and chose a color. Note the path palette in the screen captures. Layer's the have layer mask and vector layer mask mask will only be shown in the Channels and Paths paletts when the layer is the current target.

    duppath.jpg

     
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    Oct 9, 2012 6:54 PM   in reply to JJMack
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    Hi JJ

     

    Today went on longer than I had anticipated and I've found myself quite tired again.

     

    So, I will do my best to ingest everything you've posted and get back to you again tomorrow.

     

    You're so awesome for taking the time to help me better understand the process

     

    THANK YOU MUCH!!

     

    ttul ~ Kara

     
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    Oct 9, 2012 6:55 PM   in reply to Kar209
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    ps. You're welcome tmyu... 

     
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    Nov 22, 2012 2:53 AM   in reply to Kar209
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    Kar you always create different tutorial I like you. I have a one problem Kar the problem is that clipping path when I use pen tool but mouse the mouse don't controlling my hand they going there own way. I do not know what you had or understand me.

     
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    Nov 25, 2012 3:36 PM   in reply to JJMack
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    Hello JJMack

     

    I am sorry for having just now gotten back to this post of mine. I had actually totally forgotten about this post because the battery in my primary laptop up and died but was still working for the most part as long as it was plugged into the outlet but then the powercord stopped working as well and I just haven't had the cash to go out and buy new ones.

     

    So, my Camera project is stuck in my dead laptop for the time being. Hoping I will be able to get a new battery and cord this coming week and then I'll be able to come back and post the psd file.

     

    I always Really Appreciate your time and willingness to help me work through problems. I think you're awesome

     

    Take care and be well ~ Hope the holidays have been wonderful for you and yours.

     

    ~Kara

     
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    Nov 25, 2012 3:57 PM   in reply to tmyusuf
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    tmyusuf ....

     

    I am sorry I did not see your post until now. As I explained to JJ above my laptop has not been working so I hadn't thought of this post for quite some time.

     

    I would like to let you know that I myself do not create tutorials. The link I posted is to a tutorial that someone else wrote and which I am trying to accomplish. But I appreciate the compliment nonetheless.

     

    First I would like to ask if you are trying to follow the tutorial I posted a link to on this post? Or are you doing something else?

     

    Indeed I am not quite sure what you're asking. If it would help, you can ask your question in your native language and then I can go to a translation website and have what you write translated into English.

     

    Many people in the forum have helped me and I would be happy to do everything I can to help you.

     

    Or, if you would like to try and give me more information in English I will try to help you.

     

    When using the Pen tool to draw ... in order to keep the "line" from going its own way ... you must place the Mouse Pointer inside the Handle or the little Square and hit the Alt key (or Option key in Mac. At least I think it's the Option key) This action "Cuts" the line so that you have Better Control over the direction of the line.

     

    As far as the Clipping Path goes I do not know enough about them to be able to give you any advice right now. But again, if you give me more information I will do my best to help you work out your problem(s).

     

    I really hope you understand what I have written. I would really like to be able to help you if I can. Please let me know what I can do to help.

     

    Take care,

    Kara

     
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