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i_am_jim
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August 16, 2017
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Can't use tools on image with layers

  • August 16, 2017
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Assume I have an image with a few adjustment layers (no image layers) and part of the image is not affected by the  adjustment layers. 

I'm unable to clone, heal, dodge, burn, paint, etc. on the unmodified part of the image.  I must flatten the image to use these tools.  Then they work normally.

Why?

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    Correct answer i_am_jim

    Well, as luck would have it, I can't reproduce the problem right now.  It was driving me crazy yesterday.  I'll come back when it begins happening again

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    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
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    August 16, 2017

    Can you show a screenshot showing your layers panel and the image pointing out which part is affected.

    Dave

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    i_am_jimAuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    August 16, 2017

    Well, as luck would have it, I can't reproduce the problem right now.  It was driving me crazy yesterday.  I'll come back when it begins happening again

    . Windows 10 -- Premiere Elements 2018 -- Photoshop CC
    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
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    August 16, 2017

    Hopefully it won't

    If it does though,  a screenshot including the layers panel and the options bar should help us see what is happening

    Dave

    Norman Sanders
    Norman Sanders
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    August 16, 2017

    Jim. in order for part of the image to not be affected by the adjustment layers is if you have chosen the mask appearing in that adjustment layer of the Layers panel and painted the area in black.

    To work on an area not affected by the adjustment layers, return to the image and do the work there.

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