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August 23, 2021
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path name error?

  • August 23, 2021
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Hello, I'm using Photoshop well and I'm preparing for the photoshop-related test. But I think there's a problem with my photoshop. If I set up a pass and make the desired shape with the pentool mode, the name '○○○shape path' has not been erased. I'm embarrassed that I can't copy even if I want to change the name by copying it. However, if you use Pentool in path mode, it was automatically copied. Also, I looked up if it was because of the different pass settings, but I didn't have any. My friend is also using Adobe's Photoshop, which is an adobe product, and when he uses the shape tool like me, if he modifies the name, the pass is automatically copied and saved.
Why doesn't the path name change even in shape mode? Is there a problem with the Photoshop I use?

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JJMack
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Community Expert
August 23, 2021

On Window 10 If I open a new Document select the pen tool.  Then in the Tool Option bar I set Shape, set  fill  to a  solid color, set strokes color and size. With the first pen click on document canvas Photoshop add a new shape  layer tho the document layer stack with the a Layer Name "Shape 1". And in the Paths Palette a path "Shape 1 Shape Path" this path is only in the Paths Palette when layer Shape 1 is the current target layer.

 

JJMack
PECourtejoie
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Community Expert
August 23, 2021

Hi, please also share the exact version of Ps that you are using, and the first paragraph of help>system info...

UNMAIDAuthor
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August 26, 2021

I'm sorry for the late reply.
Adobe Photoshop Version: 22.4.2 20210602.r.242 a4f6042 x64

c.pfaffenbichler
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Community Expert
August 23, 2021

I don’t quite follow your description, could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Paths, Options Bar, …) visible? 

UNMAIDAuthor
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August 26, 2021

I'm sorry for the late reply.
Here's the screenshot

c.pfaffenbichler
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Community Expert
August 26, 2021

One cannot rename a Shape Layer’s Vector Mask (though one could rename the Shape Layer itself), double-clicking it and entering a name should create a new Path.