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March 7, 2018
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Custom Shape Tool/Paths

  • March 7, 2018
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I'm working in Photoshop CC2018.  I was doing a tutorial the other day where he used the pen tool to trace a shape and create the path.  Now when I use my custom shape tool, it creates a path every time and I end up with the blue line and all the anchor points.  How can I disable this?  Thank you. 

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davescm
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 7, 2018

Go to the options bar and change Path to Shape

Dave

Participating Frequently
March 7, 2018

Yes, I have it on Shape; I also expanded my path operations button to show you its on new layer.  And if I click on the paths panel, it shows the new path layer there also.  I'm not as familiar with paths, hence doing the tutorials, but I have tried and tried to figure this out.  I even reset all my preferences and did the alt + ctrl + shft + windows button at restart.  I work with a lot of custom shapes, so any info you can give me to help is much appreciated.  thank you. 

Norman Sanders
Legend
March 7, 2018

Go to the Paths panel and click in an open (unused) area

March 7, 2018

Can you post screenshot, also take a look here, scroll down to the Path Options part to see if this is what you're talking about

Manage paths in Photoshop