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DevinDahlgren
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November 19, 2020
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Red Brush Preview Vanished

  • November 19, 2020
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I use the Control+Option (Alt) combo to control the size and hardness of my brush. Out of nowhere, I no longer get the red preview when adjusting the hardness or opacity. I've done a Reset Preferences On Quit, Reset All Tools, confirmed my Use Graphics Processor was checked, and confirmed my Brush Preview Color is selected to Red. I've Googled and Googled and have not found a solution. The only thing I haven't done is Uninstall-Reinstall Photoshop in fear of losing all my Actions I've created. 

 

Anyone got something for me on this? 

 

Thank You! 

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    Correct answer belisario_r

    Red Brush Preview using Control+Option (Alt) fixed on version 21.1.1

    macOS Mojave (10.14.6) here.

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    belisario_rCorrect answer
    Participant
    January 12, 2021

    Red Brush Preview using Control+Option (Alt) fixed on version 21.1.1

    macOS Mojave (10.14.6) here.

    PacoD
    PacoD
    Known Participant
    December 13, 2020

    I've had the same issue since a latest update, and it's seriously driving me bonkers.

    JJMack
    Community Expert
    JJMackCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 13, 2020

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/known-issues.html#ps-desktop 

    JJMack
      salvoo76993234
      salvoo76993234
      Participant
      December 11, 2020

      Same problem here! Brush not show red preview! 

      udo_b
      udo_b
      Participant
      December 8, 2020

      Absolutely my opinion, onemangang: dispointment after installing latest update today.

        onemangang
        onemangang
        Participant
        December 8, 2020

        This issue has not been fixed with the latest update, v22.1. This is a major workflow issue that needs to be addressed!

        udo_b
        udo_b
        Participant
        December 3, 2020

        Same problem here. When is it going to be fixed?

        PECourtejoie
        Community Expert
        PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        December 3, 2020

        Hi, it's been Acknowledged by Adobe, and is an issue facing many customers, so I would recommend to watch this discussion: https://feedback.photoshop.com/conversations/photoshop/photoshop-no-red-preview-when-changing-brush-size/5fb6ace9d1b2e26e0e840a70 as it is the kind of bug that is fixed during a dot release. But Adobe won't comment on upcoming updates. Check regularly on your Creative Cloud app if an update is avaialble...

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        tombalazs
        Participant
        November 27, 2020

        I'm having this problem too. It's 100% an issue with the latest version, v22.0.1. I just uninstalled it, and installed v21.2.4 and its working again. To do this, simply open Creative Cloud, in your apps find Photoshop, click the "..." for "more actions", click "Other versions" and select an older version to install. Worked right away for me. Of course you'll lose the ability to use the new features like sky replacement, but if you're not using those features yet then you won't miss them.

        Webkis
        Webkis
        Inspiring
        November 25, 2020

        I have exactly the same problem and it is really awkward to understand the shape of the brush. 😕😕

        Rick Adams
        Rick Adams
        Inspiring
        November 24, 2020

        I too am wondering about this. 10.15.7 and 22.0.1 Thank you.

        Rick Adams
        Rick Adams
        Inspiring
        November 24, 2020

        Also, I noticed that at 0% hardness, the (soft round) brush outline appears different.

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        timelapse shooter
        Participant
        November 20, 2020

        I too have the exact same problem.  This anomoly appeared on the latest update of Photoshop 22.0.1.

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          DevinDahlgrenAuthor
          Known Participant
          November 20, 2020

          I've been using PS all day ignoring the missing preview but with other issues as well. While in the middle of zooming in and out as well panning around the image, it just freezes. Not Photoshop. Just the ability to use any tools. I can still save the image and close Photoshop and reopen it and all is good. I also experienced Photoshop just crashing on me without saving any of the work.

           

          This must be due to the update. I never experience weirdness of this nature with my machine. 

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