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TiagoRocha
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July 6, 2022
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Shape layer via cut? [SOLVED]

  • July 6, 2022
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When a layer is a rasterized image, using the New Layer Via Cut is pretty obvious what the function is.

Now when it's a shape layer, I see the New Shape Layer Via Cut, but it doesn't seem to do anything (or maybe I'm not using it properly). It doesn't show me any error when I have portion of a shape selected using the marquee and use the shortcut, but nothing happens. Can anyone explain what this is and how to use it properly?

 

EDIT: The issue of knowing what the shortcut does isn't solved yet, but I was able to achieve the result I wanted with the workaround below. If anyone actually knows how to use the shortcut, please share a step by step reply so I can test it out. Thanks!

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Correct answer TiagoRocha

Solution:
1) Duplicate both shapes:

2) Select the 2 at the bottom:

3) Select this option:

4) Select the 2 top shapes:

5) Select this option:

6) To convert the top layer (the intersection) into an individual shape, select that layer and go here:

7) There you go (moved the intersection to the side so you can see it):

 

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TiagoRochaAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
July 6, 2022

Solution:
1) Duplicate both shapes:

2) Select the 2 at the bottom:

3) Select this option:

4) Select the 2 top shapes:

5) Select this option:

6) To convert the top layer (the intersection) into an individual shape, select that layer and go here:

7) There you go (moved the intersection to the side so you can see it):

 

c.pfaffenbichler
Community Expert
c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 6, 2022

A Shape Layer is a Solid Color (or Gradient …) Layer with a Vector Mask, so the (pixel-)Selection is irrelevant. 

Select one of the subPathItems instead. 

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    TiagoRochaAuthor
    Inspiring
    July 6, 2022

    Thank you for the reply.

    I'm a bit confused, because I don't know what you mean by "subPathItems"

    I noticed that you have the Pen Tool selected and when I tried using it to create a closed path and use the shortcut, that worked. Now the issue is: what if I want to create a perfect square/rectangle or ellipse the way I can using the Marquee? Using the Pen Tool to achieve this is not the best and fastest workflow. How can I do it?

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 6, 2022

    Use the Rectangle Tool/Ellipse Tool and set the Path Operation accordingly (to what you want to achieve – add, subtract, intersect, …). 

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