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robhon
robhon
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June 12, 2023
Question

Adjustment Layer not working when layer has blending options

  • June 12, 2023
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I create a new layer with some blending options, say color overlay or gradient overlay. If I create a curve adjustment layer on the layer above, it affects the layer below and it's blending options. If I press CTRL + ALT + G to create a clipping mask so it only affects the layer below if does not afftect that layer's blending options anymore.

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 16, 2023

    Please provide the file or at the very least meaningful screenshots including all pertinent Panels. 

     

    By Clipping Masking the Adjustment Layer to the Pixel Layer it is applied to the Layer which is then applied to the background according to its Blend Mode – if »Blend Clipped Layers as Group« is checked for the base Layer naturally (in the Blending Options). 

    robhon
    robhonAuthor
    Participant
    June 16, 2023

    Attached files. If I create an adjustment later to change the Hue/Saturation it applies to the all layers (sample1.jpg). If I CTRL + ALT + G the adjustment layer my expectation is that it will just apply to the rectangle. So my expectation is sample3.jpg that the adjustment layer only affects the rectangle. Instead I get sample2.jpg so it affects nothing.

    robhon
    robhonAuthor
    Participant
    June 16, 2023

    I attached the photoshop file so you can see the layer style.

     

    OK, so you are saying the funtionality is correct and there is no bug? Why is it necessary to group a single layer and then apply the adjustment layer to the group? Should it not just work on the layer? It works correctly when there is no gradient overlay applied.


    That's it! Perfect, thanks, I have never changed these settings before, and adjustment layers have always been applied to the layer below and any blending options that layer has.

     

    I have changed the settings as you advised, and it works as expected now. Thank you so much.

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