Pen tool + Combine Shapes

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December 6, 2018
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Hello since updating to latest version of PS 2019 the Combine Shapes option doesn't seem to be working. I click it so that I can draw multiple individual shapes and combine them when I'm done in one fell swoop but it just selects the most recent path. Also adding points to path while drawing used to be a one button click but now I have to control + click to get a drop down menu to add a point--super annoying and time wasting! What's up with pen tool in the new version of Ps!?!

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Chuck Uebele

Community Expert

I don't think any behavior changed regarding creating paths, so I'm wondering if resetting your preferences would fix the issue.

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eekphotoAuthor

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I actually did that already. sigh. oh well thank you for trying to help!

JJMack

Community Expert

The pen tool can be used in thee modes "Shape", "Path" and Fill. In Shape mode when you close a path a shape layer will be created. If you continue to use the pen in shape mode you start creating a new shape layer. In Path mode you draw Path no layers are create just path are. Try Path mode I think the what you are wanting. With Pen in shape mode You can combine shape like you want with the correct setting in the tool option bar. Combine Shapes not New Layer...

JJMack

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eekphotoAuthor

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Sorry let me be more specific: I am not actually trying to create shapes: I am creating multiple paths that will eventually be combined into one adjustment layer mask. I am aware that I can do each mask one by one but in the past by clicking combine shapes I was able to path out each mask and then pull up the drop down menu to make one big mask of all the individual paths. I do have the pen selected to path not shapes.

JJMack

Community Expert

What OS are you using I seem to have to have problems on windows 10 1809 and CC 2019 I can use all the conination modes of comnibe

JJMack

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