clone stamp tool won't remain anchored.

[walkadwill]

Hi All,

I am using the clone stamp tool and used it for two months nearly every day.  Today the sample point began to follow my cursor even though it was anchored in the area where I wanted.  This has cut my productivity at least in half as I am constantly finding a new anchor point every one or two stamp clicks.

Now, don't ask me am I holding down as I paint with the clone stamp tool.  I know that under those circumstances the anchor point moves.  I'm using single click stamp actions and under those circumstances, the tool has always remained anchored at the original sample point.  Any clues anyone please? I've restarted, PS, restarted my laptop, checked for updates to PS, reset the crop tool and nothing has worked...

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible? 

[c.pfaffenbichler]

»reset the crop tool«

The Crop Tool? 

What is teh Clone Stamp Tool’s »Aligned«-setting in the Options Bar? 

[Ronald Keller]

Uncheck Aligned in the options bar.

[walkadwill]

Thanks.  You nailed it guys! 

I must have checked the Clone Stamp Tool's "aligned" check box by mistake and not realised what an impact it would have until later.

Really appreciate the help!