3 Replies Latest reply: Aug 19, 2011 1:51 PM by MTSTUNER RSS

    Problem creating vector mask with Pen Tool

    rigoliarts Community Member

      Using Photoshop CS5, Mac OS 10.6.8

      I'm trying to create a simple vector mask using the pen tool to create a curved line at the top and bottom of a photo. Here's what I'm doing:

      1. Create a new layer and select it.

      2. Select Pen tool.

      3. Choose "work path" by selecting button at top menu.

      4. I draw my shape with the pen tool.

      5. Now comes the problem... I can not select this shape, or assign it a color. When I create a clipping mask, it does not recognize my path. When I throw away the layer, the shape is still there in outline only. What am I missing here? I'm familiar with doing this in Illustrator, but I don't understand how it works in PSD.

      I need some help, please.

      Thanks.