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August 8, 2017
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Liquify NOT working

  • August 8, 2017
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Hi,  Currently have IMAC using OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5.  I USED to be able to use the Liquify tool.  Now, the screen opens, I hit the top tool on the left, and the circle shows up but when I click on the item I want to liquify NOTHING happens.  Preview IS checked off so that is not the issue...anybody? Thank you!!

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    Correct answer gener7

    Another thing I remember is when "Show Backdrop" is checked on and the opacity under that section is 100%

    You would need to uncheck "Show Backdrop" to see if that's so.

    Lastly, hold down the Mac's Option key and the Liquefy dialog's Cancel button will change to Reset.

    Click on Reset to restore defaults and hopefully that takes care of it.

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    November 5, 2022

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    macpawel
    Participating Frequently
    August 8, 2017

    Maybe you have small selection or work on empty leyer (area of layer)?

    Pawel

    Inspiring
    August 8, 2017

    I don't think so macpawel? I open an image and create new layer and the window comes right up and nothing though the circle is there looking like it will do "something"...it worked before...

    gener7
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 8, 2017

    Preview needs to be checked on so you see the results of the Liquify tool as you work with it.

    Unchecking Preview causes the problem you describe.

    gener7
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    gener7Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 8, 2017

    Another thing I remember is when "Show Backdrop" is checked on and the opacity under that section is 100%

    You would need to uncheck "Show Backdrop" to see if that's so.

    Lastly, hold down the Mac's Option key and the Liquefy dialog's Cancel button will change to Reset.

    Click on Reset to restore defaults and hopefully that takes care of it.

    gener7
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 8, 2017

    If still no results, exit Photoshop.

    Hold down Cmd-Opt-Shift, start Photoshop and answer Yes to Delete Settings file and let Photoshop finish loading.