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mattz13207398
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February 25, 2020
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Could not use the move tool because the target does not include all of the composite channels.

  • February 25, 2020
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Hello everyone, I'm currently working on a design that relies on distorting the RGB channels on certain images. However, now I can't use any move or editing tools when I select individual colour channels and get this error message. Any ideas on how to fix it?

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Correct answer kristinas54560522

Ok, so you have your channel selected in the Channels Window, right, then you need to grab Marquee Tool, manually select the area you want to distort, then switch to move tool and move it around. It should start moving the channels...

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Ember-the-silly
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May 22, 2024

you can duplicate the file, flatten the layers, and move the channels freely! worked for me

c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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May 22, 2024

Depending on teh design I would recommend using Smart Objects and using the Blending Options to limit them to one Channel. 

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kristinas54560522Correct answer
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August 6, 2020

Ok, so you have your channel selected in the Channels Window, right, then you need to grab Marquee Tool, manually select the area you want to distort, then switch to move tool and move it around. It should start moving the channels...

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    ChrissyRenae
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    July 11, 2023

    This worked for me! Thank you so much!

    Michael Bullo
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    Michael BulloCommunity Expert
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    February 25, 2020

    Make sure that none of the channels are selected within the Channels panel. You can turn off the visibility of channels using the eye ball icon. However, if you have selected a channel by clicking on it within the Channels panel then you will get the error message that you mentioned when you try to move content.

    lambiloon
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    lambiloonCommunity Expert
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    February 25, 2020

    Hi you only edit its properties not able to move it because it will distort or disturb functioning which is i think not allowed in Photoshop....regards

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