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November 5, 2016
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Photoshop CC 2017 - Ruler Tool - Error 8007...

  • November 5, 2016
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Hello,

Just after installed the latest version and update (CC 2017), I used the Ruler Tool but when I clicked on [Straighten Layer], Photoshop said "Could not transform because the initial bounding rectangle is empty."

So, I clicked on the [OK] button and then...Photoshop said:

"Error... Error 8007:User cancelled the operation Line:222 ->     layerRef.rotate( angle * 180.0 / Math.PI );"

Here is the Screenshot:

https://s22.postimg.org/rttfh7mwf/Photoshop_Error8007.png

I don't think that this kind of error is for users like me, but for your developers.

So yes, apparently...there is obviously an error in your script, guys...

P.S: This update (CC 2017) is a real disaster on Windows 10 Professional 64Bits because after this update, I couldn't open, create a file or open a document anymore! When I tried to close Photoshop, Illustrator or another program, it was still running in the background for some weird reason! (Task Manager) I was stuck and couldn't work for my clients!!!

So, I needed to uninstall and reinstall everything from scratch, including Creative Cloud! What the hell is going on, Adobe?

Can't you even test your program or update, before you release it, seriously?!...Never again!!!

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JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
Community Expert
November 5, 2016

That error 8007 message state you canceled the script the was executing. The first message look like the script tried to do some kind of selection the resulted in no pixels being selected or an empty layer was the target.  Can not tell what you were targeting the layers palette is not in your screen capture.   Photoshop script Straighten.jsx line 222 is where the cancel took place.

JJMack
    PixelDreamer
    PixelDreamerAuthor
    Inspiring
    November 8, 2016

    ​Hello, JJmack.

    Like I said, just after installed the latest version and update (CC 2017), I opened a photograph that you see on the screen capture, I used the Ruler Tool but when I clicked on [Straighten Layer], Photoshop said "Could not transform because the initial bounding rectangle is empty." - That's all I did and I was really surprised and confused. I had no layers, no Smart objects (of course) just the "Background" image and strangely enough, I didn't stop or canceled anything at all; I just get this message after clicking on [Straighten Layer] and then, this error too: "Error... Error 8007:User cancelled the operation Line:222 ->     layerRef.rotate( angle * 180.0 / Math.PI );

    This is quite strange isn't, JJMack?

    Thank you very much for your reply, I really appreciate it. Thank you also for the screen capture so I can see finally this famous script, ha ha!

    JJMack
    Community Expert
    JJMackCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 8, 2016

    It would if what you said happened.  It would also happen every time if straighten was recorded in an action and the layer targeted was empty when the straighten action step is played.

    JJMack
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