Photoshop :: Mask Button Grayed Out When Pen Tools Selected?
Jun 10, 2012
how to use the Pen tool.
The tut shows that I should be able to click the Mask button in order to create a trans BG. However, mine is grayed out. I cannot find a reason why that would be. I am able to use the Layer Mask under other circumstances.
(The tut has me take an image, draw around the image to practice pulling/dragging, twisting, adding handles etc & so forth).
I have the pen tool set to Path but the Mask doesn't become available under any of the options.
The tut says to click Ctrl + Click on the path and then to click the Mask button.
why the Mask is grayed out?
View 5 Replies
ADVERTISEMENT
May 26, 2013
I am experiencing a problem with the 3D tools on CS6 Extended. I have checked and my vRAM is 512mb which seemed to be the biggest source of this problem for other people, but my 3D tools are still greyed out. I have converted the working file from CYMK to RGB and the 3D tools have become available.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Dec 17, 2012
When I open a document, go to File > Print, the Print selection is grayed out, so I cannot print anything.
View 5 Replies
View Related
Feb 23, 2009
Greetings: I'm a new user of PS CS3 trying to use the batch mode to process a recorded action on a folder of images. However, when I click file > automate > batch - the batch button is grayed out. I have reset PS preferences with no luck. My internet search on this did not turn up much. Hoping someone with experience or knowledge of this can help out?
View 1 Replies
View Related
Aug 16, 2013
I have been reading about Vector Mask here: URL....but i am still having trouble getting things to work...i get it that i am still having trouble w/the concept but at least i'm not giving up..so, i have a BG layer > New Layer on which i have drawn a Circle and applied some Layer Styles
next, i would like to apply a Vector Mask and then Duplicate the layer and select the Vector Mask ThumbNail in the Duplicated layer so that i can use the Pen tool set to Intersect Shape Area so that i can draw a shape w/the Pen that'll create a "Glossy Effect"
i'm trying to follow to learn more about Vector Mask: URL....here's the section where i am stuck due to a lack of complete instructions and my knowledge/ understanding. how the lesson shows a Vector Mask on the Shape 1 layer and the Duplicate/Copy layer? well, no matter what i try i cannot get a Vector Mask applied in the same way.
when i go to Layer > Vector Mask it is grayed out. ??
how to use/make a Vector Mask but nothing i've read has worked out. i read on another site w/info about Vector Mask that if it is grayed out that i just need to Duplicate the layer but when i do this it is still unavailable.
i've tried using a Layer Mask too to no avail..how do i make the Vector Mask available?
View 1 Replies
View Related
Sep 2, 2013
Photoshop CC The 3D Menu is greyed out so no options are able to be selected. If I try to use the 3D Window (Window>3D) then I get a message about enabling "Use Graphic Processor" even though its already enabled. I wanted to try out CC before upgrading for CS6 - And certainly will not be buying a new system just for 3D Option in CC (will stick with CS6)
System InfoAdobe Photoshop Version: 14.0 (14.0 20130423.r.221 2013/04/23:23:00:00) x64
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
Version: 6.1 Service Pack 1
System architecture: AMD CPU Family:15, Model:1, Stepping:0 with MMX, SSE Integer, SSE FP, SSE2, SSE3
[code]...
View 3 Replies
View Related
Dec 20, 2013
Suddenly the Smart fix button (when rightclick on clip) is grayed out. I was using it ok previously to brighten a clip that was too dark. It was working fine.
View 2 Replies
View Related
Dec 30, 2012
I have been having trouble burning DVDs from VideoStudio X4 so I reinstalled and put in Service Pack 2. Still no luck. When I go to share and then pick out Make Disc/DVD the project loads but I cannot go on from there. The NEXT button is grayed out no matter what I do.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Apr 23, 2013
I've just started working with Edge Animate and have been building some animated buttons for a website. My problem is that I can't publish what I've created, the 'publish' button is greyed out and I cant use it. I can access the publish settings without any problems.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Jul 30, 2013
Is this still an issue in Civil 3D 2014? (Looks like it's been broke since Civil 3D 2007). URL.....
View 9 Replies
View Related
Jul 9, 2013
I am using Video Studio X6 trial and the Screen Capture feature does not work.The capture window opens but the Capture Button is grayed out along with the Sound Source button.
I am running this on an XP SP3 system with -
4 GB memory
2.66 Ghz dual core processor
Is there any information available as to what requirements my system may not have? All other programmes run OK on the computer.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Jul 31, 2012
CS4 macbook pro
I can't seem to be able to emebd a tiff file.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Jan 22, 2012
Effects Tools grayed out after factory reset- what do I do to restore function? :-/
View 5 Replies
View Related
Apr 23, 2012
I'm following the steps in the following link from Adobe:
[URL]
The final step, after selecting the folder I want to add, is to select Import. Except, the Import button remains grayed out. I'm not sure what to do in order to select Import and add the folder I already have.
View 2 Replies
View Related
Sep 23, 2013
I cannot use gradient tools on selected layer on object. What is that issue?
View 4 Replies
View Related
Feb 17, 2007
I am trying to make a difficult selections of this team. they are on a white background (with a few shadows). Please excuse the watermark, but I promised the photographer I would use it. I used the magnetic lasso for this selection.
I tried to make a mask using Deke's example from lynda.com. Using levels and painting with white and black in overlay mode. That worked pretty good for the hair, but not so good for the rest.
I would like to use the pen tool for the bodies and the other way (not sure of the name) to use the hair.
View 9 Replies
View Related
Mar 20, 2011
Why is the "User Define" Button grayed out under share/create video file/various HD selections and only the SD 720X480 max and lower available?
View 9 Replies
View Related
Sep 12, 2013
I'm hoping this is a dumb problem that is easily disabled with a perhaps inadvertently-enabled Preference somewhere.In the past few months I've had a lot of trouble with tools I've selected via shortcut key not... "sticking".
In other words, I'll press "Z" for Zoom or "V" for Move, and before I have a chance to use the tool, it's reverted back to whatever tool I was using already. I can sit there and watch it revert back after a few moments on its own.
If I select the tool from the Tool Palette manually by clicking the icon with the mouse, it always stays, as expected.
I seem to encounter this problem more often when I'm utilitizing a lot of RAM or have a very complex document open. Restarting Photoshop seems to "fix" the problem temporarily, but eventually it starts happening again.
I'm using CS6 13.0.5 x64 on OS X 10.8.4.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Sep 24, 2012
I'm running an Intel i7 Win7 64, with CS5 installed. 12GB RAM, Scratch disk on a separate drive to installation. The problem is manifest in both 32 and 64 bit versions of Photoshop.
The issue is that when I select a new tool with a keyboard shortcut, there is a brief paus and the cursor changes to the new tool, then it simply switches back to the previous tool. The behaviour is not aparrent when selecting tools using the buttons in the toolbox with the mouse/pen.
Example:
- Move tool currently active
- Press B to activate brush
- 500ms elapse
- Cursor changes to brush, Toolbox "Brush" icon highlights as if selected.
- 800-1000ms later, tool resets back to "Move", "Move" icon in toolbox highlights.
The only workaround I have found is if I quickly "Double Tap" the keyboard shortcut (Or triple/quadruple sometimes), it seems to force the change. Restarting PS does not work, the problem exists in all files of all sizes. The UI is also noticably laggy.I found a similar problem here:[URL]... but none of the proposed solutions were of use.
View 9 Replies
View Related
Apr 9, 2013
PSE 9 crashes on opening if the Organiser icon is selected. Edit icon does not crash program. Windows states "PSE 9 Elemnts Organiser has stopped working, will look for cause/reason then closes program.
View 6 Replies
View Related
Oct 30, 2012
I find the crop tool in CS6 to be such a pain compared to the version in LR4. When using the mouse (in CS6) to reposition the crop area the box hops around and seems to "jump" into certain positions - this is especially pronounced if it gets close to an edge.
I realize I can reposition with the arrow keys but I was wondering if there is a way to disable the "jumping" while using the mouse?
View 3 Replies
View Related
Apr 2, 2012
When I choose a tool and do whatever it does, how do I get rid of it afterwards ? I try enter, escape, etc. Nothing. Like the scissors, or the path tools, they even mess up my creations after I close down the program and come back in.
View 2 Replies
View Related
Mar 28, 2013
I used "Hide Selected" button, when I try to press "Unhide All", that object which was hidden is still hidden or disappeared, I don't know... And I can see a form in Vertex mode(only dots and no lines).
View 4 Replies
View Related
Oct 2, 2013
I frequently encounter this problem across numerous versions of PS (CS4 - CS6)I like to CTRL+click on my layers to select them for convenience. If in the layers panel, I have a Layer Mask selected (that is, the white border highlight is around the alpha mask thumnail) and the mask is unlinked from the layer itself (there is not a link icon bewteen the layer thumb and alpha mask thumb), the CTRL+click feature seems to be disabled.
I have to relink the mask to the layer in order to restore the functionality. This occurs regardless of the order of any of the layers in question.Is this correct?
View 2 Replies
View Related
Nov 24, 2012
I cannot get rid of the selected mask overlay while using the gradient tool. Pressing O doesn't have any effect, and in the toolbar, there IS a "show edit pins" option, but there is NO "show selected mask overlay" option. The mask appears to be permanently on, in blue.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Jan 3, 2013
For some reason, I'm not able to get my Mask Mode button "turned on" -- the Help section pointed to "Window > Mask mode on" -- but even though a shape / object / photo is selected, mask features always remain unavailable.
View 2 Replies
View Related
Jan 27, 2014
Mask button in Live Trace menu?
View 4 Replies
View Related
Sep 17, 2011
I cannot access the options button on the tools menu. It pops up error message that says Required resource unavailable. Then the program locks up and I have to restart the computer.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Aug 24, 2012
When using adjustment brush and Crop tool a bar used to appear under the photo giving me the option of seeing the overlay filter of where i had burned in or dodged. it also appeared for the 'Done' option when cropping. This bar has disspapeared from my screen and i can no longer see how much and what areas i have effected with the adjustment tool. how do i get this option back on my screen? this is lightroom 3.5 by the way
View 2 Replies
View Related
Jun 14, 2013
After checking the box, as I paint, the red color is no longer there.
Instead, I can barely make out a very faint pink that does not appear to cover the image. It no longer paint is red.
I have closed and reopened LR and I have warm and cold booted my computer (many times). The red is gone.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Nov 19, 2013
Why doesn't the slideshow start button in Library mode play the selected music?
View 1 Replies
View Related
