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hamiterj
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September 22, 2020
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Photoshop Acting Weird

  • September 22, 2020
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I've searched and searched and haven't found anything related to my issues. Plus, I'm not sure I can actually describe it, but here goes (with screenshots). I have three things going on.

1. Whenever I switch tools when on the same layer, I'm "thrown off" that layer. In other words, I have to select that layer again. Small thing, but collectively time-consuming.

2. If I zoom in or out it does this (see 1st screenshot).

3. And if I switch between two open Photoshop files it does this (see 2nd screenshot).

On both #2 and #3 selecting the selection tool makes it go away. Never had this happen before, and it's driving me nuts. I'd really appreciate any tips. For the record, I have the latest version of Photoshop, and using Mac High Sierra 10.13.6.

Thank you!

 

 

 

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    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    Does turning off »Use Graphics Processor« in the Performance Preferences (Photoshop > Preferences > Performance > Graphic Processor Settings) and restarting Photoshop have any bearing on the issue? 

     

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    What have you done for trouble-shooting so far? 

    Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    September 22, 2020

    Does turning off »Use Graphics Processor« in the Performance Preferences (Photoshop > Preferences > Performance > Graphic Processor Settings) and restarting Photoshop have any bearing on the issue? 

     

    Edit: 

    What have you done for trouble-shooting so far? 

    Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

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      hamiterjAuthor
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      September 22, 2020

      I tried the first suggestion and it worked (turning off "Use Graphics Processor" in Performance Preferences and restarting).

      Thank you!

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      hamiterjAuthor
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      September 23, 2020

      I've been on many different Macs over the years. 2013 Mac Pro, 2 different iMacs. Have had these issues for many years, I think that includes El Capitan, but at this point that's a bit fuzzy, but I can tell you that these issues existed since Sierra for sure.

      I have no idea if it's an Adobe or Apple issue. My impression is that if you use nVidia GPUs then these issues don't exist, but Apple stopped using them years ago.


      I lost count of how many Macs I've used over the years. My iMac's going on 5 years old. I can still update to the latest OS, but I'm overdue for an upgrade as 4 years is usually my max before I get a new one. I had a lot fewer problems before I upgraded to High Sierra, which I was told I had to do to run Adobe Cloud properly. At the time, I did some research and saw lots of issues with El Capitan (the latest at the time). Still hesitant to update, especially from what you've said here, but I'll probably be forced (as we all are) to do it. Need to do a bit more research first. You've been very helpful, and I appreciate your feedback.

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