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Polygon Lasso Tools problem automatically closing selection

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December 30, 2019
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Please fix the Polygon Lasso Tool!!! The tool should ONLY close the path on a DOUBLE click! I have a seperate mouse button set for double click so I can work quickly in Photoshop, but the last 3 Revi=sions to Photoshop have made it IMPOSSABLE to work quickly with the Polygon Lasso Tool. It NOW takes me HOURS to do the same selections I have been doing for the last 20 (yes 20 years). I have been using PhotoShop since 1990 and this IS the worst. I have to wait .5 of a second or more between clicks to keep it from AUTO closing and ruining 5 minutes of hand selection. NONE and I have tried them ALL that Adobe says is the latest and greatest work for auto selection. I know some of the auto select tools work for some of the people, but WHY DID YOU BREAK the Polygon Lasso Tool for those that need it. There are no adjustments that I can find to change the sensitivity in the prefrences.

Correct answer jane-e

Hi

It’s not an issue for me, either. Can you try another mouse for troubleshooting purposes?

In the meantime, try using the Pen tool. Set it to Path in the options bar (important), then click as you would with the Polygonal lasso tool. Close it by clicking once on the start point. You’ll see a small circle, exactly as you would when you close the Polygonal lasso tool when you click the start point. After closing, convert the path to a selection. I use Cmd+Return (Ctrl+Enter on Windows). You can also convert using the button on the Paths panel or the menu in the Paths panel.

~ Jane

udov87203803

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I have the same problem. It is frustrating.

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Danielle24052343hl0b

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just want to bump that this is an issue for me in 2023 still (or wasn't an issue til recently with updates though seems to be a much older issue for others). Same as OP lasso/polygonal lasso snaps to the bounds of the file in a way that messes up the ability to make the rest of the shape I was making (it's very jarring). Snapping is completely turned off in view though this happens when its' turned on and only set to guides as well. If so many bugs and not having lasso fill yet weren't enough to want to drift away from photoshop even for professional work, this bug not getting fixed would do it.

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goanna2

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Seems to me this happens when using the polygonal lasso tool, the line will auto complete when the next selection click lines up at an angle with the start point (sounds absurd really - looks like a 45 degree angle). I plan on selecting a much lower start point on the left rather than midway left which is my preferred start point.

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Marilynn Faherty

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OMG.. I fixed it! It has been happening to me for the past month... I took someone's advice to change the mouse. I keep on hand several extra mice just in case. All Logitech, but I have a more expensive model -The 525 that uses two batteries, has a wheel, and has light magnets on the bottom for more control. (I'm not sure I like that yet). And the problem so far for the past 15 minutes disappeared! Lasso worked perfectly. It has to be the mouse or tool everyone is using because it happened with PSD 2023 and 2024. I had switched to the older version, and it was still funky. This problem is a mystery as to why, after all these years, it started.

davidb75231029

Participating Frequently

I have the same exact problem over three different mice. Horribly frusrating espcially when it happens on towards the end of an intricate piece.
Do you ever find a solution?

Mr Olsson

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I should't be that hard for Adobe to add a checkbox for this. It's been a problem for users for over a decade. Just let us disable the "double-click to close selection"!!

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albertaadvantage

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I had this issue and finally resolved it by switching to a different mouse. I use a Logitech trackball mouse and own several of them. I switched out to a different one (not sure if newer or older model) but polygon lasso tool was instantly back to normal afterwards.

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LeannB82D

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You are not aloner Countagent. I have the EXACT problem! Find a solution ?

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James Harvie

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I too have been a user of Photoshop user for over 20 years and the Poly Lasso tool feature automatically closing whilst working mid job on a fine selection is absolutely absurd and an issue Adobe need to rectify. I can spend hours editing fine art images requiriing the most intricate selections when boom the selection makes a decision to close my unfinished selection. This issue happens regardless of using a mouse, track pad or wacom tablet.

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Bryan26302155cmty

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I agree, I use a stylus, I know there are other options like pen tool and holding alt down while using the lasso tool. the poly tool is my mental default while i'm working. often you are just clicking away with the poly tool and the auto close will ruin/set back many minutes of very tedious work, it's beyond frustrating. if there was a preference that would allow you to disable double click close, just close with return/enter that would be huge and relieve such a constant pain point for me and many of my colleagues.

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goanna2

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Try switching off every checkbox in the Tools in Preferences except for "Arrow keys rotate", "Show Reference Point when transform" and "Zoom Resize Windows" and see if this makes a difference - can't hurt to try it.

It happened again today with a complex and large image so lost 3/4 of my selection. I have been using Photoshop since it was just bitmap version and this glitch has happened occasionally since that time and usually goes away with a new version. But this time it may be more complicated as I have a new M1 mac and Adobe is continually patching.

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dehskins

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I have been having nothing but problems with the polygonal lasso tool as well. I am certain that I have figured out why and have tested it out to be sure. I have a 4K monitor and therefore use a 200% magnification so that I can see my windows and text better. If I turn off the display magnification the polygonal lasso tool works properly. This doesn't please me at all because it is very necessary for me to keep my display magnified. Maybe this is the issue that other users are having. I am curious if this fits with the problems that other people are having.