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nickflory
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May 28, 2021
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Unable to duplicate Work Path layer in Path Panel

  • May 28, 2021
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I can no longer duplicate the Work Path layer in the Path Panel.

I can't Alt/Opt+Drag to duplicate the Work Path layer in the Path Panel.

I can't duplicate using the Path Panel menu, as the option is "greyed" out.

 

The issue began with version 22.4.0, it continues with 22.4.1.

 

Alt/Opt+Drag to duplicate the Work Path layer was a quick and easy way to preserve that Path as new Path Layer in the Path Panel. The absence of this is really hurting my workflow.

 

My current work around is to 1.) Select the Line Segment/Anchor Points in the Document/Canvas window, and copy it. 2.) "Create new path" layer in the Path Panel 3.) Paste the Copied Line Segment/Anchor Points in the new Path layer.

 

Has anyone else had this issue--or able to confirm they can recreate this problem? I'm not sure if the recent update caused this or if I altered a setting or preference that's triggered this issue.

 

Additional Info: Version of Photoshop used is 22.4.1, Computer used is Mac Mini (2018), macOS Mojave 10.14.6

 

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    Correct answer Warren Heaton

    Also. it's just Alt-drag on Windows or Option-drag on macOS.

     

     

    Edit paths 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/editing-paths.html

     

    Then scroll down to Duplicate Paths.

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    Astrolabe1976
    Participant
    June 29, 2021

    I too have this problem, and option dragging isnt working for me either

      Warren Heaton
      Community Expert
      Warren HeatonCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 28, 2021

      Try choosing Save Path and then Duplicate Path should be available.

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        nickfloryAuthor
        Participant
        June 1, 2021

        I appreciate the advice. While this works, I still feel like I'm in 'work-around' territory.

        What I'm really itching to get back is the Alt/Opt+Drag method of creating a new path from the Work Path. It was a lightning-fast way of accomplishing this.


        I would really like to determine if the feature was inadvertently removed, or if I'm just having an issue on my end. Is the ability to Alt/Opt+Drag still achievable on your end? 

        Warren Heaton
        Community Expert
        Warren HeatonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        June 2, 2021

        Also. it's just Alt-drag on Windows or Option-drag on macOS.

         

         

        Edit paths 

        https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/editing-paths.html

         

        Then scroll down to Duplicate Paths.

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