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Reference point doesn't stay in desired place

Explorer ,
Jul 20, 2020 Jul 20, 2020

Hello,

 

I need to rotate/scale a layer around a specific point so I just set the reference point at the right position. The issue is that when I loose the focus of the layer, the reference point goes back to its default place (center of the layer).

For instance I have to lose the focus when I need to lock/unlock another layer during the process.

And I will need to repeat this operation many times.

 

Does someone know how to avoid the automatic reset of the position of the reference point ?

Exactly like After Effects for instance.

I would be very grateful if someone had a solution because I haven't found this question yet.

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New Here ,
Jul 29, 2024 Jul 29, 2024

One effective approach to address this issue involves creating a shape layer that is larger than the layers intended for scaling or rotation, ensuring it is centered at the reference point. This shape layer can then be utilized as a null object for scaling the other layers. By doing so, Photoshop will consistently reference the anchor point of the larger layer, allowing for more precise control over the transformations applied to the smaller layers.

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New Here ,
Nov 18, 2024 Nov 18, 2024
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Hey! Idk who OP is but I found a solution. Press option key on mac when selecting it and then drag it down:

How to Duplicate Objects Around a Circle EASILY in Adobe ...YouTube·Photoshop Tutorials Pejiz·11 Oct...

Also was struggling with this. Hopefully you all can apply it for future projects!

 

 

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