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Hi, in PSD I am able to select all pixels in a layer and color inside of that selection, so I don't have to worry about 'coloring outside the lines.' I can't seem to figure this function out on Fresco... Any advice?

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SjaaniCorrect answer

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Fresco currently has four selection options, you can create a circle or square, you can 'paint' a selection or you can draw around an area to select it. Each of these options creates an area that you can colour inside without going over the selection lines.

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Galious

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In addition to my previous answer, I have to add that the "select all pixels in a layer" feature has now been implemented in Fresco, I recently discovered it. You can access it via the three-dot button, then "Load as selection".

It's exactly what you wanted.

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Galious

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What you describe is locking transparency. The feature exists in Fresco (Photoshop also has a dedicated button for this). You have to select a layer and go to the layer actions menu, then enable "lock transparency". This way, you can paint over the already-existing pixels, but cannot add new pixels in the transparent areas.

You could also add a clipping mask layer above the one you want to recolor, and paint inside this one.

Both techniques are described in the following article: https://www.tiffanyahee.com/blog-tacklingcreative/2022/7/22/procreate-5-hidden-shortcuts-and-gestures-mn8df

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Sjaani

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Fresco currently has four selection options, you can create a circle or square, you can 'paint' a selection or you can draw around an area to select it. Each of these options creates an area that you can colour inside without going over the selection lines.

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And by 'PSD' I'm referring to working in Photoshop app... Sorry for not being clear

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DaveJCummings

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I'm not sure if it's in the app yet. But you could suggest the feature. The Fresco crew is great about taking up suggestions

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