Hate the new Select and Mask tool!

[Jiweeon]

Getting rid of the Refine Edge tool is probably the biggest set back in the history of PS. I love this tool and use it constantly to get my masks just right. The new Select and Mask tool only works on pixel layers. I understand that in order for the edge detection/radius tool to work properly the mask must be on a pixel layer. However, that tool isn't all that refine edge offers! The smooth, feather, contrast, and shift edge tool are extremely powerful, as well as quick and easy, when working with masks on adjustment layers. My quick short cut into refine edge no longer works. I have to either drag the mask to a pixel layer or find other ways to adjust it. None are as efficient as a quick option/command R and typing in my adjustments as I tab through the refinements. I am EXTREMELY frustrated and disappointed. Does anyone know of any work arounds to get refine edge back? Please help!!!!!!!

[Jiweeon]

I started this discussion about S&M to help Adobe understand the struggles we have been experiencing. Adobe has no way of making positive change without hearing the complaints of their subscribers. I had no intention of getting in a heated argument with anyone (as entertaining as it may be).

Also, next time before you tactlessly lay into someone about their incompetence, maybe you should fact check yourself. I have presented samples comparing S&M and Refine Edge. I have more if you'd like, just don't see the point in beating a dead horse.

[Socrates_in_NJ]

Have a nice day.

[T T O M O]

Terri Stevens wrote:

Feel better loudmouth? All that ranting and you are still no closer to being able to make decent masks are you? Every once in a while we get a real idiot like you on this forum who complain, complain and complain. Well frankly I couldn't care less what you say as long as other people don't make the mistake of thinking you know what you are talking about as you are clearly incompetent. You have not presented a single example of your work here and you have the audacity to criticize Socrates who's work does cut the mustard in the masking world. You sir are simply jealous of him as you don't possess the same level of skill, in fact that's your problem you are simple not very good?

It's people like you that bring this community down and look at the way you are talking to us. That is ridiculous behavior and language to be using for a "professional".

If you're not capable of keeping your emotions out of your typing then maybe you have nothing to contribute until you take a time out which is where the 5 year old is when she tantrums that way.

Your entire post is a personal rant with no contributing information but plenty of insult and reference to your powerful friends... I hope you can see that as the community can see it as well. I hope you're a bigger person than you appear in text and can not have a thread closed that is seeking a solution. You come in here and are rude and aggressive and threaten people with actions you should have ZERO influence over.

What kind of community is built on this type of bullying?

I've been using Photoshop since 1993.