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RajneshD
Inspiring
November 25, 2018
Answered

How to make Symmetrical Shapes using the Pen Tool?

  • November 25, 2018
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Greetings,

    Is there a good way to make Symmetrical Shapes (with Vertical Symmetry) in Photoshop CC? I know this is possible with the Brush Tool, but can I do the same with the Pen Tool?

    I am creating the Front View of a Character for Animation.

    Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Rajnesh

Correct answer Muqqarib Hassan

Hi, No it is not possible to use the Symmetry functionality with pen tool. It only allows you to do it with brush too.

For pen tool you have to do it manually.

Thanks.

2 replies

Known Participant
November 18, 2024

Is this still impossible in Photoshop? I can duplicate and mirror like anyone else, but I'd assume with all the artificial intelligence improvements, we'd be able to tackle something like symmetry?

davescm
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 18, 2024

No - same as before. Brush symmetry works and the brushstrokes reflect in a selected path (or paths).

But when drawing paths themselves, you are reliant on duplication and transforms to achieve a similar result.

 

Dave

Known Participant
November 18, 2024
Thanks for the confirmation, Dave. Appreciate it!
Muqqarib Hassan
Inspiring
November 25, 2018

Hi, Please see following video guides.

RajneshD
RajneshDAuthor
Inspiring
November 25, 2018

Thank you, Muqqarib.

In the examples you have attached, one half of a Shape is drawn. Then it is reflected and moved so that the complete shape is formed.

However, I am looking for something similar to the Brush Tool's Symmetry functionality.

I have attached an image of what I am trying to do.

When I use the Brush Tool with Symmetry turned on, Photoshop automatically creates the symmetrical portion on the other side of the Vertical Center Line (pale blue in the image). This was used to create the lower flower like images in the image I attached.

The upper shapes are vector shapes, and they were created with the Pen Tool.

I would like the left one to be automatically created when the right one is created (for example).

Is this possible with the Pen Tool?

Thanks again.

Rajnesh

Muqqarib Hassan
Muqqarib HassanCorrect answer
Inspiring
November 25, 2018

Hi, No it is not possible to use the Symmetry functionality with pen tool. It only allows you to do it with brush too.

For pen tool you have to do it manually.

Thanks.