Free Transform Default

[GButch]

Is there a preference setting to determine if Free Transform defaults to fixed aspect ratio?  I would prefer the default to be "Fixed" as I use it mostly to resize smart object layers. 

[War Unicorn · Accepted solution]

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Do you want to retain proportions while resizing? The later versions of Photoshop do this without using a hotkey. (You just click + drag a handle.) You can still use the old way via Preferences > General > Use Legacy Free Transform.

[jane-e]

@GButch 

In addition to the settings in Preferences, there is a link button in between the W and H when you are in Free Transform. When enabled, the aspect ration is kept. When disabled, it distorts.

Jane

[GButch]

Thank you Jane.  I actually use that button all the time.  What I'm asking about is selecting the default condition.  If that is found in preferences, I have somehow missed it.  There are exceptions, but my primary use for Ftee Transform is to scale nSmart Object layers.  I want the aspect ratio maintained but for some reason, on my Win 10 system, that is OFF by default and I have to select it every time. 

[GButch]

I found the issue.  I had "Legacy Free Transform" checked.  Clearing that fixed my issue.  Thank you all. 

[War Unicorn]

You're very welcome! We're always glad to help!  😄