Liquify NOT working

[lesliem22213627]

Hi,  Currently have IMAC using OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5.  I USED to be able to use the Liquify tool.  Now, the screen opens, I hit the top tool on the left, and the circle shows up but when I click on the item I want to liquify NOTHING happens.  Preview IS checked off so that is not the issue...anybody? Thank you!!

[gener7]

Preview needs to be checked on so you see the results of the Liquify tool as you work with it.

Unchecking Preview causes the problem you describe.

[lesliem22213627]

Yes, preview is checked.  I worded it incorrectly.  It says "preview is checked off" ...in other words, it is checked.  LOL.  Sorry for confusion.

[gener7 · Accepted solution]

Another thing I remember is when "Show Backdrop" is checked on and the opacity under that section is 100%

You would need to uncheck "Show Backdrop" to see if that's so.

Lastly, hold down the Mac's Option key and the Liquefy dialog's Cancel button will change to Reset.

Click on Reset to restore defaults and hopefully that takes care of it.

[gener7]

If still no results, exit Photoshop.

Hold down Cmd-Opt-Shift, start Photoshop and answer Yes to Delete Settings file and let Photoshop finish loading.

[lesliem22213627]

Gener7!  It works now!!!!! OMG you saved me tons of research!!! I clicked off the "show backdrop" and it immediately started working.... Weirdly, now, even when i turn it back on (clicking it again), it still works!!!! Thank you soon much!!!!!

[gener7]

Second time in 10 years I have seen this. First person was so impressed she wanted me to be her personal trainer.

[lesliem22213627]

BRAVO!! gener7, you could have a new job!!!!! Thanks again!!!

[macpawel]

Maybe you have small selection or work on empty leyer (area of layer)?

Pawel

[lesliem22213627]

I don't think so macpawel? I open an image and create new layer and the window comes right up and nothing though the circle is there looking like it will do "something"...it worked before...

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