Disconnect content to its own layer

[Calai]

I have a shape layer which is my background. Then without diselecting it, I draw a triangle on top of it.

Now that triangle it's a Content of the background layer. What if I want to disconnect that triangle so it's no longer a content but a new layer by it self.

Is there a way to do that?

[Rick Gerard · Accepted solution]

1. Press the 'u' key twice to reveal all of the modified properties of the shape layer
2. Find the triangle you have drawn and select it
3. Press Ctrl/Cmnd + X to cut it
4. Use the Layer menu to create a new shape layer and then paste (Ctrl/Cmnd + v)

[Calai]

Thanks!