Thorny issue on vector masks

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• Vector mask thumbnails in the layers panel

  In Photoshop CC, vector mask photos see room for files and raster layers, but they don't show up for layers of fill (i.e. layers of form). How can I get a feature similar to Photoshop CS5? There is a sort of thumbnail of the shape layer, but the square icon covers 1/4 tile that makes partially useless.

  Choice you seems to be staying with an older version of dead of Photoshop or to adapt your workflow to the modified form of the Photoshop UI.

  You can simulate a shape layer to some extent to get the vector mask thumbnail. However, you would not have layers of Photpshop shape and features.

  

• How to apply a vector mask to the background

  In my tutorial, I was told to choose a flower with the pen tool and magnetic box checked.  Then, hold down the command key, then press the vector mask button in the layers panel, with the path of the chosen flower.  In the tutorial, the flower is left and the background has disappeared.  But when I did, the flower has disappeared and the bottom remained.  How can I remove the background?

  

  I guess you checked the shape before subtracting, select combine forms instead.

  Then apply the vector mask.

  Fenja

• Need quick help with a vector mask

  Hey, I'm going crazy with this seemingly simple task and cannot find the answer on Google. Thanks in advance.

  I have a red circle with a white arrow inside/on it. I want to create a vector mask that makes the whole image transparent where the arrow is, as if the red circle is a wall and the white arrow is a window. The rest should just be a red circle with an arrow inside hole. How can I do that using my existing forms?

  

  Hello

  It's pretty easy

  merge the two layers

  Select the white arrow in the Quick Selection tool and remove this part.

  Now, you'll get what you ask.

  You can create a copy of both layers first to test this.

  ~ Jitendra

• Photoshop CS5 - Move layer with a vector mask applied

  Hello world

  I work with Photoshop CS5 and that you have encountered a problem. I can't seem to select a layer (with a vector mask applied) and move it, even with the automatic selection on layer. I can move when the vector mask is off or when I rasterize the vector mask.

  Am I wrong in thinking that I was able to select a layer (with a vector mask applied) before, and it is a bug? Or I'm completely wrong and it has never been possible?

  I have attached a screenshot for reference.

  

  Oops, after re-reading my question I realized that I didn't have the word correctly.

  I would like to select the layer/object and physically move around the artboard using the move tool. But it won't let me select and move around, unless I have clear/rasterize the vector mask.

  Thanks if Yohanna! My bad.

• Vector mask in Adobe Photoshop CS6 no longer works?

  I got CS6 for about a year now and it worked perfectly... However, last month, I noticed that my vector mask not working. It used to be a small black icon that would show where I erased (or "colorful above") things - now that is just ... not only that, but he seems to have lost most, if not all, of its features. It does the OPPOSITE of what I want to do. I read somewhere that if you put "target path", we can fix things, but photoshop won't let me click on this option... I tried to restart my computer and I tried to reset photoshop to its original settings, and nothing has worked! Help, please.

  The vector mask settings are rigid, so if you used the option subtract when making a path, it will stick to that. Simply select the icon path combine in the main menu bar.

• is it possible to reverse a vector mask?

  A mask of pixels can be reversed.  Why is it not possible to reverse a vector mask?

  But each of the SupPathItems has its shape operation which can be changed in the Options bar.

  

• Vector mask making in front of what it should

  I'm editing a brochure template and I have dynamic objects with vector masks for photos. The problem is when I insert a photo into the layer below the layer containing the vector mask, part of the photo to be displayed (the path of the form) does not, while the cutting bit above the form is displayed.

  Is there an easy fix for this? All the sources I consulted has another solution.

  In FW I combine forms and click on 'create a mask' and be done in 2 seconds...

  Select your vector mask and use the path Selection tool to select the path in your mask. Go to the menu bar and make sure to combine forms is selected. If she is still reversed, select subtract from shape.

  

• Question about the functionality of vector mask

  Hello everyone, I'm fairly new to Photoshop CS 5 so I apologize if I'm asking the wrong type of questions, here goes:

  When you work with vector masks you can:

  (1) "the link" or a vector mask with the other images? ' sharing ' a picture (for example) if I did 'A Building' then duplicated, but wanted to change what build a looked like, I have to only change the mask of the source, then the copies would be updated.

  (2) move the independent image of the vector mask (it seems that I can only move the vector mask, not the image itself). Or in other words: I can move the image and have the mask to follow, instead of being only able to move the vector mask within the limits of the image?

  My application of the question:

  I do a top-down 2D layout of a zone of type "Paste". I did to fill the buildings, building A, B, C, etc. and use multiple copies of each building. Ideally, I would like to be able to 'link' or share say building has a vector mask with all other instances of building A (so that when I change the master, they all change to the new form of mask). The second behavior I have trying to find is the ability to move without moving layer where the vector mask is on this layer (since it seems that you can only move where the mask is, which means that even if I could share masks, they all finish by in the same sense of place I have to re - position each hand again.)

  Any ideas are appreciated, thank you for reading.

  When you work with vector masks you can:

  (1) "the link" or a vector mask with the other images? ' sharing ' a picture (for example) if I did 'A Building' then duplicated, but wanted to change what build a looked like, I have to only change the mask of the source, then the copies would be updated.

  Yes, it's possible, but not with the classic system layer vector mask in Photoshop. Layer masks are part of a layer and not the layers themselves, so that they can be converted into a reusable object.

  The solution is to avoid vector layer masks and use a clipping/layer instead mask. A clipping/layer mask CAN be converted into a smart object that is reusable, and when you change one, all the other instances are also changing.

  The second part of the solution is to convert the layers contained both the clipping/layer to a smart object mask. Then the batch group. By the way, if your buildings are made up of several elements simply to include these additional elements in the clipping group. Another advantage is that each of the elements may still have its own normal layer mask. Win win situation. And layer effects can be applied to layers/clipping masks, once again what is impossible for layer masks. It also opens the doors to a much less destructive workflow.

  (2) move the independent image of the vector mask (it seems that I can only move the vector mask, not the image itself). Or in other words: I can move the image and have the mask to follow, instead of being only able to move the vector mask within the limits of the image?

  This is also solved with the use of layers/clipping masks - the content and the mask can be moved independently in regular layers. Another advantage is that the two can also be transformed individually.

  My application of the question:

  I do a top-down 2D layout of a zone of type "Paste". I did to fill the buildings, building A, B, C, etc. and use multiple copies of each building. Ideally, I would like to be able to 'link' or share say building has a vector mask with all other instances of building A (so that when I change the master, they all change to the new form of mask). The second behavior I have trying to find is the ability to move without moving layer where the vector mask is on this layer (since it seems that you can only move where the mask is, which means that even if I could share masks, they all finish by in the same sense of place I have to re - position each hand again.)

  Any ideas are appreciated, thank you for reading.

  So here's my solution. I made a sample with two buildings, the view from above which could be reused as desired:

  (1) first of all create groups for each building and place the content to those. Then trace layer vector shapes on the content. Set the transparency for layers of mask to a reasonable of opacity for masking easier.

  

  (2) put the vector shape under the layer of content for each building. Then, for (1) and (2), , click on the border between the content and the shape layer. (for Mac), this will hide the enrichment of the content. (3) remember to layer for shape layers opacity to 100%!

  

  (3) then we will turn this building into recyclable items. Convert each content and layer to a smart object clipping mask. Then rename these layers of dynamic object into something sensible (honestly, I forgot to label the layers well earlier, but you catch my meaning here ;-)

  

  Fact! To clone each building, duplicate layer groups. For each instance that you can move the content (which is handy if you share multiple charts of building in the same bitmap or illustrator file), or you can decide to move the mask in place. Or both. It is the same for the transformation. Your choice. To move or transform a building, select the layer group.

  To change or modify the masks or the contents, double-click the smart object of your choice and make a few changes.

  Also, remember that you can insert additional elements in a clipping group by placing it over the first layer and then clipped by clicking again on the border between them. So, in theory, you could start building different looking buildings by adding other dynamic objects in clipping groups. The sky is the limit! In this way, you can create several building blocks to build various buildings with different looks. And still limit the number of blocks - and any update-able.

  Unfortunately, that's when the workflow breaks down a bit: due to the implementation of the object dynamic in Photoshop, you can't change the mask or the contents of the building in context - instead, it opens in its own window of file. This can be somewhat mitigated by placing the two windows side by side (window-> fix--> double vertical installation).

  This brings us to the second caveat: when you make a change, the changes are not updated in real time in the master document. You must first save it. Still a bit of a flow of work, but when same breaker... At least you now have a workflow not destructive instantiated.

  The content of the dynamic object can be replaced easily with a right-click of the mouse on the smart object layer itself. Or use a dynamic object referenced externally instead if you prefer to generate your buildings in an external application.

  BTW, the layer of Photoline system is much more logical and easier to use for this type of work. Layer masks behave like regular diapers. Layers, groups, masks, layers of external file and so forth can be practically cloned and instantiated as smart objects, but the main object is editable in the context, and all the other instances updated in real time. So, it is more convenient. At least this is my experience.

  I hope this has been helpful! Now go build your cities. :-)

  PS: I thought: isn't Illustrator or InDesign is a much more logical choice for this type of work where you need access to reusable blocks of content? It would also be a more efficient workflow and faster - Photoshop is not really designed for this type of work. Illustrator and InDesign provide potentially out of better quality. You can also divide your work into the pages and so on. Here again, you would probably lose the flexibility of smart objects.

• Change the path inside and outside areas in the vector mask

  Hey all lovers of the PS/CS,.

  This is probably an easy, yet, being pretty new to this, I have to ask.

  I have so this vector mask on a layer, and singing along to the Beatles I'm changing tracks on this subject. Well, what it is is a rectangle to crop a photo, nothing crazy. This rectangle is too big for my taste - so I just draw another, smaller on the inside and plan on deleting one.

  But! The second, smaller rectangle is considered to be a delicacy to take away the first (so its interior is considered to be 'black' mask-wise, that is cut out, and its outer part is 'white', which is kept in). Thus, when you remove that first, largest, the entire image will appear, except for the part that I want in the Middle, which is cut! Yes - it's the opposite of what I want.

  Now, I tried to use the path selection tool and change the fill color of the rectangle, but you can not... So, how you reverse both inside and outside of a closed path? Thanks in advance!

  Charles

  So, how you reverse both inside and outside of a closed path?

  Select the path with the tool Selection of track and in the Options bar change the path of the operations.

  

• Add the path to a certain vector mask

  Hey all lovers of the PS/CS,.

  Of course, my question is something that needs to happen a lot and a lot. I just created a vector mask on my bed, and then I went straight by making a path for him. But I did not notice that the mask was not selected... So my path removes nothing of my original layer! It's just a way of hanging around - and it disappears when I select the mask or another layer.

  So, how preserve this path and it adds perhaps the vector mask, it was initially intended to? Thanks in advance.

  Charles

  To bring together the two paths

  If they are not on the same layer plicque in the tracks Panel, select copy and paste it into the other.

  Select the pen tool and hold down the CTRL (Cmd) key to temporarily select the direct Selection tool and drag on the outline of one of the paths.  Release the Ctrl key to return to the pen tool and add a point on the path, and then delete this point.  This creates a break in the path.

  Do the same thing to the other segment of the path.  Place the cursor on the end of one of the broken paths until you see the icon string (2nd in the table below) and add a point.  Place the cursor on one of the ends broken the other way and repeat.  Repeat for the other two endpoints.

  Add, delete, change the path to what you want. Job done.

  

• Remove the vector mask in Photoshop CC fill layer

  I use Photoshop CC and I can not remove, disable or rasterize a vector mask that is applied to a layer of fill or gradient.

  Am I missing something?

  Delete the vector mask is to press the keys Alt + Ctrl (Option + Cmd) and

  slide the bottom of the icon/pattern/gradient fill layer in the layers panel to the trash can at the bottom of the layers panel.

  You can disable the "vector mask" Shift clicking the path icon in the properties panel.

  A way to replicate the pixelation is a vector mask Ctrl (Cmd) click on the shape layer icon in the Panel layers, add a

  layer mask and then delete the vector mask as described above.

• How to add a vector mask?

  Hello:

  I would like to draw a circle with the Ellipse tool, and then add a vector mask

  I would like to duplicate the layer and then select the thumbnail of the mask vector in the layers panel so that when I select the pen tool intersect shape areas is available

  However, I can't seem to get the vector mask it is always grayed out to be available no matter what I try to do.

  I'm trying to add a "glossy" effect to the circle using the pen to draw a shape through it horizontally then upward and around the Summit of and join and closing it so that I can add a white > gradient trans.

  can someone help me please? I read the index of help etc until my face is blue and everything I read will not work.

  Thank you for your time.

  PS. using Ps cs6 and Windows 7

  Any given layer can have a pixel and a photomask vector. When you use one of the form tools, such as the Ellipse tool, you actually create a vector mask on a layer of filling. It was more apparent in earlier versions of Photoshop, but the user interface has been simplified so that the filling and the mask are now an icon in the layers panel. If you cannot add an additional vector mask to this layer, but you can add or subtract to the existing form of vector in the mask to change with the existing tools of vector.

  So, do exactly what you trying to do, but do not forget that the single icon see you in the layers panel after creation of the ellipse IS a vector mask, then you don't need to add anything more.

• Vector mask is Grayed Out?

  Hello:                                                                              cs6 windows 7

  I read on the vector mask here: http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/masking-layers-vector-masks.htmlhttp ://

  but I still have trouble getting things to work... I get what I'm still having w / the concept of disorder, but at least I'm not giving up... right?

  so I have a BG layer > new layer on which I drew a circle and apply Layer Styles

  Then, I would like to apply a vector mask and then duplicate the layer and select the vector mask thumb nails in the double layer so that I can use the pen tool value box shape intersect so that I can draw a shape w / Pen that will create a "Glossy effect.

  That's what I try to follow to learn more about the vector mask: http://http :// www.mintyferret.com/photoshop/photoshop-rss-icon-tutorial/1/

  This is the section where I'm stuck due to lack of complete instructions and my knowledge/understanding

  See how the lesson shows a vector mask on a shape layer 1 and layer/duplicate? Well, no matter what I try I can't get a vector mask applied in the same way.

  When I go to layer > vector mask it is gray. ??

  Since I posted this I read some more articles on how to use/do a vector mask but nothing I've read has worked. Please help me I'm so frustrated

  I read on another website w/info on vector mask that if it is grayed out I just need to duplicate the layer but when I do that it is not yet available.

  I tried to use a layer mask to nothing does not

  what Miss me? How to make the available vector mask?

  Your time and your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

  OK, maybe this video will help you.

  http://www.silkrooster.com/Adobe-forums/shapes-and-paths.MP4

  The video is 4 MB. No sound.

• Layer masks, and vector masks on the same layer

  Hello guys,.

  It's maybe a stupid question, but I'm unable to understand this one...

  If you make a selection on a layer and click on the button of the mask, you create a mask...

  But if you press the button mask once more, Photoshop puts a vector mask to this layer,

  right next to the layer mask.

  To be honest I couldn't do much thing with this vector mask, I've experimented with it, but I just

  cannot know, how it interacts with the layer next to her mask (if there is interaction that is).

  Can someone help me understand please?

  What is the ease of use to have a vector mask next to a layer mask on the same layer?

  An explanation with a paradigm would be nice!

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  They both hide the image. One will be based pixel, other vector editable. Here's and example of round soft mask on Mona combined with a mask vector hard sharp (on top a still life by Frida!)

  How you can use it, it's you.