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June 18, 2013

P: Move tool auto-select is selecting layers in hidden or locked groups

  • June 18, 2013
  • 129 replies
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Love the multiple path selection tool in Photoshop CC, but is there a way to *not* include invisible & locked layers?

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129 replies

Inspiring
August 2, 2013
Same problem. I think the problem is that if you lock or hide a certain group, then use the auto select tool, it treats the layers inside the group as visible/unlocked. If you explicitly lock or hide each individual layer then i do not get the same problem.

Definitely seems like a bug.
Inspiring
August 1, 2013
we need that fix, this sucks 😞
Inspiring
August 1, 2013
Right now I'm right clicking on layers and selecting the folder group they belong to rather than using the select tool. It's a small workaround for anyone else who is stuck with this problem, but you can't do complex selections that way, and it's not a fix.

I really hope a solution is pushed out immediately, it's been over a month since CC launched and this is a huge counterproductive flaw.
Inspiring
July 31, 2013
I mean... Seriously!? I need to be fixed
Inspiring
July 31, 2013
Chris, we understand this but this is such a fundamental flaw that it warrants keeping us updated. I just deleted about 500+ layers in a web mockup by mistake because the select tool was picking up all hidden layers below it, and it's too late to get them back. Please keep us informed at least on how this progresses since it's so critical.
Inspiring
July 31, 2013
This bug has to be fixed. I cannot get any work done while the select tool is selecting everything EXCEPT the layer I want to work with. This is disasterous for my productivity and my business.
Inspiring
July 31, 2013
I currently can't work on any website mockups, which contain folders for each mockup / layout, because I can't properly select things. How can such a major bug be overlooked?
Inspiring
July 30, 2013
this problem still isn't fixed? Its embarrassing for Adobe.
Timur C
Known Participant
July 29, 2013
Contents of invisible layers are still being selected
Inspiring
July 29, 2013
Please fix this problem asap. I can't continue work until it's fixed.