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March 27, 2021
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Unable to edit paths in Photoshop

  • March 27, 2021
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Since the newest update to Photoshop (v. 22.3), I can no longer create paths in photoshop. Everytime I click to create the next point, photoshop starts a new path. In the history pallette, instead of seeing new anchor point, all I can get is a "New Path Component".

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 28, 2021

    Known bug; work-around: Maintain a Work Path while working on named Paths. 

      mattb91125363
      mattb91125363
      Participating Frequently
      April 12, 2021

      Any other workarounds??? I need to create multiple paths in an image to isolate different aspects (and you can only have one "work path" per file)

      c.pfaffenbichler
      Community Expert
      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 13, 2021

      What is giving so many people problems with understanding a sentence like: »Maintain a Work Path while working on named Paths«? 

       

      Once again: Maintain a Work Path. 

      You need not work on the Work Path, it just needs to exist. 

      Then work on as many named Paths as necessary. 

      mglush
      Community Expert
      mglushCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 28, 2021

      Hi again!

       

      Here is another thread that I thought might be helpful. https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/pen-tool-not-working/td-p/11929963

      Michelle

      mglush
      Community Expert
      mglushCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 28, 2021

      Hi! Since you just upgraded to the latest version of Photoshop, I would recommend that you take a look at your Graphics Processor Card and see if it is compatible with this update. There have been other threads I've read that point to it as a possible cause. Here is a help doc for your reference: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/troubleshoot-gpu-graphics-card.html

       

      To see if it might be the issue, you can select Preferences>Performance, and uncheck the "Use Graphics Processor" and then restart Photoshop. If, when you reopen, you are still having the issue, then we can rule out the GP and you can turn it back on. Take a look at the link above to see if your card is compatible with the latest upgrade.

       

      Let us know if it works!

      Michelle

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