pen tool question

12 years 11 months ago #70449 by Ed Pray
how do I make the PEN tool act like the lasso tool where I can use it to make an accurate selection? Every time I use the pen tool it just fills the design with a solid color...or when I select PATHS it doesn't make the lassoed selection. I hope I explained that ok..


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12 years 11 months ago #70451 by Bread N Butter
In the options bar at the top, there are a few squares which control that, default is set to layer-shapes. Click the paths only box.


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12 years 11 months ago #70455 by Ed Pray
I did the paths only box, but it's just a line, it actually won't do the selection


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12 years 11 months ago #70457 by Bread N Butter
Hmmm, obvious question but do you have the free-form pen tool selected (click and hold the pen tool in the toolbox, choose the free-form pen)? I personally like to make my own paths.


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12 years 11 months ago #70461 by Ed Pray
No it's not selected, but when I use the free form pen tool i lose the control point function which is the whole reason I use the pen tool. Even in free form it wont make a selection.


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12 years 11 months ago #70463 by A9 Photo
Just draw the path, then convert it to a selection.


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12 years 11 months ago #70465 by Ed Pray

A9 Photo wrote: Just draw the path, then convert it to a selection.


how do I convert to a selection?


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12 years 11 months ago #70467 by A9 Photo
Once you make a path, command/ctrl click on the path's preview in the paths palette.


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12 years 11 months ago #70471 by Ed Pray
Thanks. :thumbsup:


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12 years 11 months ago #70943 by effron

Why so serious?
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