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apekak13130520
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September 7, 2015
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P: Customize keyboard shortcut for creating a new layer

  • September 7, 2015
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Can I customize the keyboard shortcut for creating a new layer without the New Layer popup? It's now CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+N, which is pretty insane. At the same time CTRL+N is reserved for creating a new document, even though users arguably use it a lot less than creating a new layer.

Ideally I would change the shortcut for something even easier, like for example CTRL+< so I could create a new layer really quick with my left hand.

I tried Mike Chambers' CreateNewLayer-script, but either it doesn't work with CC 2015 or I don't have the skillz to make it work.

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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    September 13, 2015
    With this 3rd party hacking software you can do it! 🙂 You can set "N" key for new layer. http://millionart.deviantart.com/art/...

    Or you can buy like me this crazy mouse http://content.hwigroup.net/images/pr...

    Another option is to record a "new layer without dialogue" as action and assign it a shortcut key. Only F2-F12 keys.
    David Mohr
    David Mohr
    Participating Frequently
    September 11, 2015
    Sorry APK, there are no shortcuts for icons/buttons.  Command menu commands (File, Edit, Image, etc) and Panel menu commands (Layer Panel > New Layer...) are fine, but actual graphical UI.
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    apekak13130520Author
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    September 11, 2015
    Yeah well, apparently you cannot change that particular shortcut. At least I didn't find it. What I have found and can change is the shortcut for "New layer..." which brings up the New Layer popup. And that's not what I'm looking for.

    Essentially, I'd like to change the shortcut for the "Create new layer" icon which is located in the footer of the Layers panel. Any help is much appreciated!
    David Mohr
    David Mohr
    Participating Frequently
    September 10, 2015
    Howdy APK,

    You can manually change just about any keyboard shortcut that you would like.  Simply click Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts (or ALT+SHIFT+CTRL+K) and in the Keyboard Shortcuts and Menus dialog, locate the command you want to change and edit it.  When you're done, save your new shortcut preferences and you're golden!

    Hope that helps -- please let us know if you need further assistance,
    David
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