Keep path when pasting to another image

[SlapShot]

I bet this is an easy one?? When I outline an object in a photo and make it a clipping path , then do a copy&paste into another photo , what do I have to do to get the path to be activated in the new photo ?? It appears as a layer but the path won't go active.

[$1r_M4x1mu$]

this works the same as on the layes palette the "Crlt+C, Crtl+V" PC "Cmmnd +C, Cmmnd + V" MAC
Copy and paste basically

On the origin layer go to the paths palette and click on the path and copy then go to the destination file and paste it

Once pasted go to the direct select tool on the left tool box, and then go to your path, while holdin the CRTL "Command" key, click on your path to activate the control points.

[SlapShot]

That's twice you've helped me ...in one night !!! I knew it was elementary but damned if I could figure it out !! Thanks !

[SlapShot]

$1r_M4x1mu$... Thanks..I did what you described and the path transferred to the destination file no problem....However ONLY the path moved..not the item that the path was on...I went back and copy/pasted the layer separately and the path was no longer connected to the layer... I know ! it makes no sense! How do I move them both so they stay connected ??? Also, i would like to be able to paste a photo here for reference but I don't know how that's done on this site...

[$1r_M4x1mu$]

Hi SlapShot sorry for the late reply

first you have to copy the layer whit the content and then the path, i don't think is possible to copy the layer and the path a the same time,

Also if the path is disconnected when pasted got to Layer>Vector Mask>current Path, that command will create another vector mask from the copied path, "plus try linking the vector mask to the layer to make it work like one only object"

[SlapShot]

I appreciate your taking the time on this...I will do what you've described and let you know how I made out...

[SlapShot]

#1r_M....I tried to copy the layer but the path was uncooperative...I then selected the path in the paths palette ...then went up to Layer>Vector Mask> current path and it worked perfectly !! Thanks a lot for your help...

[$1r_M4x1mu$]

your welcome

glad it worked for you

have fun.

[carren]

Thanks for your post.

I seems to me the photohsop path to be activated, you can create vector mask layer for your path.

[SlapShot]

Thanks for the reply...I am able ,now, to get the path to transfer with the object to the new file...that vector mask is the secret !