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November 5, 2013
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Polygon Lasso Tool Closes Selection at Random

  • November 5, 2013
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I am experiencing the same Polygon Lasso glitch that has been brought up by several others; however, I haven't seen a solution.  I'm posting again JUST IN CASE someone new sees this and can share how they may have overcome this frustrating issue.

Here’s the problem: Polygon Lasso decides to close the selection FOR NO REASON AT RANDOM.

Let me clarify that I am an advanced Photoshop user (certified expert by Adobe).  I know all Photoshop tools inside and out and this is DEFINITELY not user error. Photoshop CC is glitching and it needs to be fixed.  Thing is, this only started for me very recently; within the last few weeks.  (Kinda close to when I updated to Mavericks on my mac but I’m not sure that has anything to do with it)  

To re-iterate, this is NOT a double-clicking issue or anything done wrong by me. Making lots of small lassos joined by the shift key is also NOT a solution.  Switching to the pen tool is also NOT a solution because my workflow depends on the speed of the lasso tool.

The real reason why I’m bringing this up is mostly because, like I said, this is only a recent problem.  Was there just an update to Photoshop CC that would have caused this? It’s driving me crazy and putting a serious hiccup in my workday since the polygon lasso is such a key tool. 

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    Tifa333
    Participant
    March 24, 2014

    I'm having the same problem with both Photoshop CS6 and CC and and an Intuos Pen. Any news?

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    sighmoan
    Participating Frequently
    February 24, 2014

    I've been experiencing this problem for quite some time too, though I can't be completely sure if it's specific to Mavericks.

    What I can assertain is that there is some lag happening with the Wacom Driver - it could be that the driver is not optimized for Mavericks. I get the lag when using the Clone Tool as well. I've configured one of the pen buttons to select clone source, but when I select and then start painting too quickly the source is selected a lot closer to where my cursor ends up, not when I originally clicked.

    Hence I'm also suspecting that there is a lag when using the polygon lasso, so that Photoshop is registering two clicks closers together than it was done in real-time - hence it thinks you double-clicked to close. I've noticed that if I do this very slowly it tends to not close the selection.

    donbarrum
    donbarrum
    Inspiring
    February 26, 2014

    I think you are wrong. Because the polygonal lasso tool doesnt close, it just stops adding a new line to your lasso, but it hasnt closed it is still active but you cannot do anything. And then you know that with the next tablet click it will autoclose.

    I have a feeling it happens more often when the machine is under some stress. But I could be wrong.

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    mckenziedesign
    Participant
    November 20, 2013

    I have the same issue as well. I'm also an advanced PS user and architectural illustrator, so the polygon lasso is absolutely essential to my workflow. I use an older Wacom Cintiq - the first 21UX model. I'm wondering if there is a compatibility problem with Maverick and my Cintiq. I've gone through every troubleshooting suggestion posted on Adobe's PS FAQ page, uninstalled and reinstalled the Cintiq driver, and uninstalled and reinstalled PS, made sure my OS and PS are up-to-date...without any change. The lasso tool continues to malfunction.

    In addition to the lasso tool bug, I'm also experiencing a strange hotkey lag. I'll increase/decrease brush size, undo, or try to change a tool, and the program won't respond. I have to tap the screen or undo using the history window to make things happen.

    Both bugs happen at random. I'll go about my business of selecting and everything will go as planned. Perhaps two or three selections in, the lasso tool quits on me and autoselects. Likewise with my hotkeys, although not as frequent.

    Photoshop is an integral part of my livelihood. My work is slowed by about 50-60% because of these bugs and no one seems to have a solution. There is no workaround. There must be a solution out there somewhere. I fear I'm going to have to shell out another $2500 for a new Cintiq. Is anyone using a newer Wacom model and experiencing the same problem?

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      slobodans76672439
      Participant
      June 24, 2021

      Hi everyone, I also have the same problem with the lasso tool, its randomly closes on its own. At first I thought it was because of the touch option from my hand, but even after I turned it off it remained the same problem. I have the latest Photoshop and a brand new Wacom Intuos Pro S. I bought it to speed up my work but now I still use my mouse

      donbarrum
      donbarrum
      Inspiring
      November 16, 2013

      I have the exact same problem and its driving me mad.

      I use a Wacom, this is the reason why it occurs. I assume its the same for you ? It doesnt happen with a mouse.

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