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gdwd
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June 22, 2022
Question

Content aware output to new layer doesn't work on locked layer

  • June 22, 2022
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Adobe Photoshop Version: 23.4.1 20220615.r.547 3121b66 x64

Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit

 

Steps to reproduce:

1. Make a selection on a locked layer

2. Go to Edit > Content-Aware Fill...

3. Set Output Settings to New Layer

4. Click OK or Apply

 

Expected result:

New layer is created with the content-aware fill while the original layer is unchanged, OR the Content-Aware Fill... menu item should be greyed out.

 

Actual result:

Error message saying "Could not complete your request because the layer is locked."

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3 replies

Bojan Živković11378569
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June 24, 2022

I can reproduce with Pixels on layer locked. That is behaviour not bug nor problem on your machine. Maybe you want to visit Ideas section of this site.

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June 24, 2022

Yes that is an ERROR/BUG. A locked layer should NOT be able to be  moved, should not be able to select its contents, or fill or manipulate. any of its pixels. I have seen the error on my own machine where I lock it and the layer is not fully locked. But it should be totally locked if the lock is on.

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Bojan Živković11378569
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June 24, 2022

I can agree but... That is behaviour in latest and previous version which I can check. My desired point is that OP does not have strange behaviour on his machine, same thing is happening on my and I believe any other machine. 

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June 24, 2022

I'm not seeing any error here.  If you. want. this to work,  UNLOCK your layer.

Otherwise locking would have no use. Its working!

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Kevin Stohlmeyer
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June 23, 2022

What is locked specifically on the layer? If the pixels or everything is locked - the message is correct. It's telling you why it couldn't complete the request so you can remedy it.