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Posted on 21/03/11 8:06:00 PM |
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Martti
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Path segment
Hello, How do you delete a path segment in a closed path so that it becomes an open path? This means that none of the anchor points are moved or deleted. Is it possible? Thanks, Martti |
Posted on 22/03/11 08:47:24 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Path segment
In Photoshop you can't select a piece of the path itself. But what you can do is to use the Pen tool: when you move it over a potion of a selected path, it will change to show a little + in the icon, indicating that it's going to add a new point. Click to add a new point on the segment you don’t want, then simply hit Delete to remove it - and this will open the path for you. |
Posted on 22/03/11 7:11:25 PM |
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Martti
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Re: Path segment
Steve, I'm impressed by your advice - thank you. I have struggled with PS a number of years by now and can swear that nowhere in the books have I ever seen this trick. Do you know of any comprehensive summary about the inner workings and tips and tricks on the pen tool? Or why not write a book on the subject and I will be the first one to buy it. /Martti |
Posted on 22/03/11 8:02:04 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Path segment
Ha! Well, as it happens, I am working on a new series - and that's a very good idea for one of the titles! |