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Vera_666
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August 24, 2021
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"Source Rectangle is Empty" error

  • August 24, 2021
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Starting today I have a problem with Photoshop when many different actions result in an error that states that something can't be done because the Source Rectangle is Empty.

And I mean very different actions result in that one error - resizing image, resizing layers, changing color frofile RGB/CMYK, or even just trying to open some files. And all those files are old, well-used multilayered files that I modify regularly (something like templates) - never had problems with them before and nothing changed in my computer configaration either to cause it.

I can't effectively work in Photoshop right now and that is a serious problem as my work depends on using Photoshop... 

Before you ask, yes, I browsed the forum and read all other threads with the same problem - none of the solutions worked for me but then their problems seemed more localised than mine.

 

I work on Windows 10 with latest Photoshop version. Tried with the previous version too - same problem. Should I try even older version?

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J453
Legend
August 26, 2021

Can you share a PSD (CC files or Dropbox) along with the steps to reproduce the error you're seeing using the supplied PSD? That's probably the fastest way to get us a reproducible case.

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    Lumigraphics
    Legend
    August 25, 2021

    Do your actions have an "Add to Selection" step?

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    Vera_666Author
    Participating Frequently
    August 25, 2021

    I could modify one layer without errors but if I tried to modify several or all at once - got the Source Rectangle is Empty error. Tried selecting layers via selection tool and via layers palette, no difference.

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    Vera_666Author
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    August 26, 2021
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    Anyway, how do you explain the fact that I get "Source Rectangle is Empty" error while trying to change color profile?


    By @Vera_666

    I was puzzled as I see no relation between the color profile and multiple selected layers... So you are running into that issue with all files? only multi layered ones?

     


    I tried it with two of my old multilayered files - got the error with both, never tried it with a simple one layered file. With both files I tried to do the same things like resizing or changing color profiles on the off chance that its a problem of that one template but the second file got all hte same error too. I did try to create new file, copy layers from the old file and resize there but got the error there too.

     

    As to the Preferences, I really hate when Photoshop resets them on its own (with some updates) so I'm not doung it unless I absolutely have to. And right now I don't have to as one of the previous versions of Photoshop works just fine without any errors.

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    J453
    Legend
    August 24, 2021

    Hi Vera, is this the same as the issue you are describing? https://feedback.photoshop.com/conversations/photoshop/transform-selection-error-dialogue-wont-go-away/611fdf185f0e3838b69217ee 

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    Vera_666Author
    Participating Frequently
    August 25, 2021

    No, that's completely different error.

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    Vera_666Author
    Participating Frequently
    August 24, 2021

    Well, I thought to try the oldest version available and reverted back to version 22.0 and what do you know - my files are ok again and Photoshop works fine if a bit slower. 

    Really, I should have expected that, I'm not even surprised that latest updates came with new bugs - so not the first time...

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