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July 31, 2017
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Error message when I select Alt-click on the cloning stamp.en I

  • July 31, 2017
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When I use the cloning tool I get error message "could not use the clone stamp because the area to clone has not been defined (alt-click to define a source area)

Yes I'm on the right layer, my alt key works in other situations, I'm holding it down while clicking left on mouse, I've tried it on different images, I've uninstalled and reinstalled, I've tried so many things but it's still not working. HELP me please. I need this for my uni work

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    Participating Frequently
    August 3, 2017

    Did you update the drivers for the touchpad or the wireless mouse?

    Participating Frequently
    August 3, 2017

    Is there some way I can remove photoshop all together, every part of it so a reinstall doesn't just find those files?

    Barb Binder
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 3, 2017
    Participating Frequently
    August 3, 2017

    I have followed the instructions from CC Cleaner Tool and it's still doing it. Very frustrating

    Participating Frequently
    August 2, 2017

    Are you using a Wacom tablet by any chance?

    Participating Frequently
    August 3, 2017

    No I'm using the touch pad on my laptop or a wireless mouse, neither of which work

    Participating Frequently
    August 2, 2017

    Can you share the document with us?

    Participating Frequently
    August 3, 2017

    It happens on all files I try not just this one

    Participating Frequently
    July 31, 2017

    Have you tried closing Photoshop and holding down the following keys on your keyboard while you re-open the program?

    Mac - Command + Option + Shift

    Windows - Control + Alt + Shift

    Keep the keys held down until you see the following:

    Click Yes and then re-open your file and try the Clone tool again.

    Please let me know if this does not work.

    Participating Frequently
    July 31, 2017

    For some reason I don't get that message. I have reset the tools though

    davescm
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2017

    Hi Sarah

    Can you show a screenshot including your layers panel (with the layer you are using highlighted) and the options bar - with the clone tool selected.

    Dave

    Participating Frequently
    July 31, 2017

    Participating Frequently
    August 1, 2017

    Thanks for this, steps 1,2 & 3 have worked. Once selected cloned stamp, I don't get the error message but the circle doesn't change at all


    Sorry I take that back as I wasn't on the clone tool, I still get the error message

    Ussnorway7605025
    Legend
    July 31, 2017

    moved to Photoshop forum

    Participating Frequently
    July 31, 2017

    It's regarding photoshop CC

    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2017

    The Lounge Forum is not for technical help, please provide the name of the program you are using so your message may be moved to the correct program forum... A program would be Photoshop or Dreamweaver or Muse or Premiere Pro or ???