re: "Select a path in the paths pallete" - how to?
OK.
Thats right....because it creates pixels on the layer which cannot be edited via the 'Stroke' option but can still be edited as 'pixels' just as any other pixels can...there is no difference.
To do this you need to set up the 'Brush' tool to how you want it to look when used.
Stroking with the 'Brush' tool uses the settings in the 'Brush' settings dialog.....change those and you can do whatever you want.
No worries.
You do do you? :biglaff:
So I'd be wasting my time telling you otherwise then eh?
It can be done but its not as easy as later versions....you have to apply a 'Style' to the path.
First you need to create your 'Style' and save it as such....there are numerous tutorials on how to do this if you look on YouTube....it would be easier than explaining it here.
(You could also use a preset style and edit it to how you want)
Once you have saved your 'Style' you can then use it on a 'Shape'. Its not quite as flexible as later versions but once you have applied the 'Style' to the shape you can edit it just as any other 'Style' attribute.....if you set up a 'general' style that you know you will use often then do that and edit it as needed.....or just use one of the preset 'Styles' and edit that instead.
You can also save an 'edited' preset Style once you get it right instead of doing it first....many, many options.
I refer to my previous post where I posted the shortcut for just this issue.
Do this:
1. Create your 'path'....keep it selected.
2. make sure you have an editable layer selected in the 'Layers' panel.
3. Select the 'brush' tool.
4. Hit 'ENTER' or 'RETURN' on your keyboard.....the 'path' will be stroked according to the 'Brush' tool settings..as mentioned above.
You should NEVER work on the 'background' layer....in fact the first thing you should do is duplicate it and lock the original if it isn't already....then work on a NEW blank layer above those.
The NEW blank layer icon is at the bottom of the 'Layers' Panel.....6TH icon from the left, next to the bin.
Make sure this layer is selected before stroking....or any other layer you create.....but never stroke on the original image......its not UNDOABLE!
Working with, and on, layers is a means to keep everything separate so that it can easily be removed or edited without affecting anything else....its called 'Non -Destructive' editing.
Some process cannot be done 'Non Destructively' which is where you duplicate the layer first so that you have a copy in reserve in case you change your mind later.
Its easy to say but you need to think ahead as to what you need to do and adjust your workflow accordingly.
Regards.
MrToM.
