Blend mode default for groups

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September 20, 2019
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"Pass through" is the default blend mode for groups. I would prefer "normal" as my group default. Can anyone tell me how to set that?

Also, before posting, I googled this question and found the following:

When I clicked on "Default blending mode option for new group?", I expected to arrive at that discussion. Instead, I landed on the forum sign-in page. When I searched for that string, I didn't find anything. Is that the result of the new format?

How to

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Stephen Marsh

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Create an action or script to create a new layer group and change the blend mode. Assign a keyboard shortcut to the action or script if you want greater efficiency.

app.activeDocument.layerSets.add();
app.activeDocument.activeLayer.blendMode = BlendMode.NORMAL;

https://prepression.blogspot.com/2017/11/downloading-and-installing-adobe-scripts.html

Doc_PitAuthor

Inspiring

Many thanks. I just assigned alt+shift+N to a button on my tablet. Works beautifully.

Chuck Uebele

Community Expert

Yes, many old threads were deleted or archived. I know of no way to change the default, other than the way Omar suggested or to create an action.

Omar.Fathy

Community Expert

I think no way to change that default.
But you can use the shortcut to speed this process:
Option + Shift + N (Mac) | Alt + Shift + N (Win) to convert to normal quickly

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