Magnetic Lasso causes PS to crash

[RickSTJW2013]

Since updating yesterday, activating the magnetic lasso either by the shortcut "L" or clicking on the tool causes the PS to crash.  I really wish Adobe would stop with the updates until they are fully functional.  I'm growing tired of being a paying test bed.

Anyone else have the issue?

[JJMack]

Search first https://forums.adobe.com/search.jspa?place=%2Fplaces%2F1413024&q=magnetic+lasso+crash

[RickSTJW2013]

They all say not answered.

[JJMack]

They show the bug report on Adobe feedback site and Adobe marked it that they are wording on a fix.,

Photoshop CC 19.1: Crashes when using Magnetic Lasso Tool | Photoshop Family Customer Community

If you do not want to be a code tested use CC 204 and work around the known bugs in CC 2014.  Adobe will not be fixing them and Adobe will not add new bugs to CC 2014.

To use CC 2018 you need to work arounf the bugs in it and Adobe may add new bugs to it.  The Update to CC 2018 fixed quite a few bugs

January 2018 (version 19.1) release

• Photoshop CC 2018 Generator not working
• Cursor flickers in foating panels
• Canvas resize action records as inches and breaks actions recorded using percentage
• Fonts do not update in real-time when changed in the character palette
• Unable to export PNG image sequences in Video Timeline
• Brushes are not visible on screen
• Ctrl+Alt/Alt shortcut does not work to change brush sizes and hardness on Windows 10
• Brush Picker in context menu is slower to invoke
• Unresponsive interface when you select brush preset
• Copy and Paste string from Save dialog is not working as it had in previous versions
• EPS raster dialog appears when using Place Link/Embedded
• Vibrance adjustment renders differently between 18.x and 19.x
• Lighting Effects rendered differently between versions
• Paste in Place with copied layer does not work on playback
• Floating document windows in fullscreen with menu bar causes window to jump to center
• Unable to trim file from Libraries
• Brush resize is less fluid with Brushes panel visible
• Brush tool switches to Erase tool
• Up and down arrows for Text size does not give live updates

• Cannot type a/b channel values <-100 in LAB curves
• Smart Object animation transform does not track bottom-right point correctly
• Increase maximum zoom level to 12,800%
• Moving paths in the Paths panel alters the stacking order unexpectedly
• Liquifying command moves guides in certain cases
• Unable to select vector mask if it's disabled
• Select and Mask tool gives program error
• Alt+Scroll zoom does not center on the cursor
• Scalable user interface for high resolution monitors
• Rulers indicators appear offset from real cursor position
• Rendering issues such as app freeze and blank ending in created mp4
• Patch Tool functionality issue after update
• Unable to edit with Quick Mask when mask is disabled
• Setting locking on a layer group does not work in actions or scripting
• File > Export As does not support Accessibility and Default Folder X 5
• Unable to use standard keyboard shortcuts in the Export dialog box on Mac
• Free transforming an unlinked shape layer transforms the layer mask as well
• Crop Tool and scrubby zoom do not work together
• Support for 4k monitor

[edf95172342]

I have the same issue with latest software... crashes every time i try to use the magnetic lasso tool.... among other glitches with the latest version of Photoshop... ended up downgrading to CC2017....

[MrMarkSH2]

Turn off "Use Precise Cursors"

[edf95172342]

Not a fix I can justify...I prefer the precise cursor.... I would rather use CC2017 until they fix this.

[canon reed]

ill try this

[denniscaleroart]

i did that, still happens

[canon reed]

same here & yes i like precise cursor!

[isambard thomas]

yes, i have the same problem! and i like to use the precise cursor too.

Sadly Adobe are releasing too many products without full testing - InDesign 2018 is similar in thar regard.

No idea why more beta testing is not done to avoid this.

Perhaps Adobe will give us a time-frame when this will be updated?

[JJMack]

Adobe does not publish schedules. Adobe does not fix all reported and acknowledge bugs even.

[isambard thomas]

And?

The customers pay for their software, and ultimately Adobe are accountable.

If it is not working, then keep harassing Adobe

[JJMack]

https://forums.adobe.com/people/isambard+thomas  wrote

And?

The customers pay for their software, and ultimately Adobe are accountable.

If it is not working, then keep harassing Adobe

How can one harass Adobe?  I repeatedly Ask Adobe to fix bugs I reported that were introduced in CS4  for years.  Adobe even assign a programmer to fix them in an e-mail Adobe set me.  However the bugs are still in Photoshop.  I gave up and work around bugs in Photoshop I still report new bugs to Adobe.  Adobe even added a Bug into Scripting intentionally that brakes several of my Scripts I have to add garbage to get around the bug. IMO Photoshop still offers the most comprehensive set of image editing feature and there is no alternative for many users for they have too much invested in Photoshop.   Adobe has never been known for having good product support and Adobe state that Programs will for the most part work like documented.  Documentation is an other weak point with all the changes Adobe makes to Photoshop it is impossible for the documentation to be kept up to date.   This is the third rock from our sun.  Perfection is rare if there is such a thing as perfection.

[isambard thomas]

So you were wrong, werent you!!

Regular harrasment by phone calls and emails to Adobe (by me and  others) has amazingly resolved this issue now.

Dont give up so easily sir.

[thomasb1660304]

I temporarily deleted the shortcut key for the magnetic lasso.  That let's me cycle between regular and poly lassos with the shortcut without getting a crash.

[philipking]

Today’s update (19.1.1) fixes this crash. Downloaded, tested and confirmed.

[Mohit Goyal · Accepted solution]

Hi All,

Please update Photoshop to 19.1.1 version, which includes the fix for "Photoshop CC 2018 crashes while using Pen/Magnetic Lasso Tool".

Also, refer the list of other fixed issues in 19.1.1 release: Fixed issues in Adobe Photoshop CC

To update Photoshop CC to 19.1.1, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to Photoshop CC.

Regards,

Mohit

[valdemarj85963280]

Too easy. just reset photoshop by holding ctrl + alt + shift and click right button on PS shotcut and select open