Pattern Fill Scripts box grayed out

[Guest]

I am trying to use the Pattern Fill Scripts in the 22.1 version. I select Edit >Fill and I pick a custom pattern and then CANNOT enable the scripts. It's just grayed out. I have Googled and Googled and cannot find a fix. Note ** I am using a regular layer, not adjustment or smart object. (Macbook - Big Sur)

[c.pfaffenbichler]

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

[Guest]

I did.

[c.pfaffenbichler]

I did not ask for screenshots of the Panels but screenbshots including the Panels. 

[Guest]

Terribly sorry, didn't realize. Here is a screenshot of the entire app window.  Thanks!

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Are the Scripts in the Folder? 

[Guest]

I don't know what folder you mean. In all the tutorials I found on making repeating randomized patterns, it just showed selecting a pattern and clicking the scripts box, and choosing the desired script from the drop-down which appears after the box is checked. 

[Guest]

I don't have a scripts folder in my presets folder.

 

[r-bin]

There should be "Deco" folder. It is higher than "Guides" folder.

upd.

The "Scripts" folder should be there too. Very strange!

But it is not needed for this action.

[Guest]

No Deco :<

[r-bin]

Try to reset your preferences.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

If it does not help and there is an opportunity, then reinstall Photoshop.

[Guest]

Thanks, I am curious, will a reset change my interface preferences such as toolbar and palette preferences?

[Kukurykus]

Save your workspace before reseting preferences.

[Guest]

I'm still trying to figure this out. In all the research I have done, I have not come across a single instance of the 'scripts' box being greyed out. I updated my PS to current, reset prefs, and searched for the Deco Scripts to no avail.

I found some scripts called Deco Scripts, https://exchange.adobe.com/creativecloud.details.103102.deco-tools-for-photoshop.html#, but they are not the right ones. But at least the box is not available. If I can find the right scripts, then I can add them to my new 'Deco' folder. I want to do the random pattern fill for a project and I stymied by this! Any additional help will be super appreciated!

[c.pfaffenbichler]

If parts of the default installation are missing in the applications Folder (as seems to be the case here) it might be worth considering cleaning/re-installing. 

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html

[Guest]

I hate doing that, but in this case it will be worth it! I thank you very much for your kind assistance!

[r-bin]

Why haven't you updated Photoshop to the latest version?

[Guest]

I had, but I but it didn't fix the issue. I I'm reinstalling now. 

[Guest]

Yay! I am so happy, it worked! Now I can try this feature! Thanks, everyone!