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Locked layer is moving when alt-dragging another layer

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June 16, 2020
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When a layer A is locked, and a lower layer B is alt dragged to make a copy, the higher layer A is copied and moved, instead of the selected layer B.

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Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

And why is Layer A selected anyway? Is the Move Tool set to »Auto-Select«?

J

Jaydude-wbAuthor

Inspiring

Meanwhile, I found that turning off 'Auto-Select' is kind of a workaround.

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

I had specifically asked about that setting …

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defaultm38iqzqiyv0h

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old post but if you hit ctrl while alt-dragging it will turn off auto-select just so you can drag the right element. Of course you must have the right layer selected as well.

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible?

J

Jaydude-wbAuthor

Inspiring

It happens when the toplayer is covering the bottom layer.

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

I asked for seeveral UI elements to be included in the screenshot.

A

Anonymous

Hi

Can't replicate the issue here with Photoshop 21.1.3, what exact version do you have and what operating system are you using

J

Jaydude-wbAuthor

Inspiring

21.2.0, but the previous version had the same issue.

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