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Yamonov
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November 22, 2023
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Want to Disable the Feature That Automatically Creates New Layers

  • November 22, 2023
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In previous versions of Photoshop, when trying to paint on non-paintable layers like smart objects, a warning dialog box used to appear. However, in the new Photoshop, it automatically creates a new layer instead. Is there a way to turn off this behavior? For example, can it be controlled through the PSUserConfig.txt file?

 

(This seems to be a very poor design change as it disrupts carefully structured layer compositions without warning. This could also be confusing for beginners. I would appreciate if an option to turn this off could be added to the settings soon.)

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Correct answer Jeff Arola

In photoshop go to Adobe Photoshop 2024>Settings (Preferences)>General and uncheck Create new layer when brushing

On Windows it's Edit>Preferences>General and uncheck Create new layer when brushing

 

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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November 22, 2023

In photoshop go to Adobe Photoshop 2024>Settings (Preferences)>General and uncheck Create new layer when brushing

On Windows it's Edit>Preferences>General and uncheck Create new layer when brushing

 

Yamonov
YamonovAuthor
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November 22, 2023

Thank you, Jeff. Was this checkbox added in version 25.1? I completely missed it.

--Yamonov
Jeff Arola
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November 22, 2023

Yes it was added in 25.1.