How do I rest during lasso tool movements?

When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

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Try the shift-lasso to add to the selection

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Thanks

On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:50:33 -0500, "Glenn"
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Try the shift-lasso to add to the selection

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

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I see where holding to Alt button down allows a stop-go method, but what if you have to actually walk away from the computer. That requires a release of the Alt button which then connects the ends.

As for Shft-Lasso, I don't seem to be having any luck with that. Maybe I am not doing it correctly

I suppose Glenn is suggesting to opt for adding selections and when you're tired or whatever happens to stop you to handle the mouse, to close the selection you're doing.
Later you can start again with the same command that is standing for you. Hoping this help.

ued

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On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:50:33 -0500, "Glenn"
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Try the shift-lasso to add to the selection

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Thanks

I see where holding to Alt button down allows a stop-go method, but what if you have to actually walk away from the computer. That requires a release of the Alt button which then connects the ends.
As for Shft-Lasso, I don't seem to be having any luck with that. Maybe I am not doing it correctly

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Try the shift-lasso to add to the selection

Thanks Glen, That is one I hadn't thought of.
In the past if I had lost a piece of the selection
I used Quick mask to complete the selection.
(I probably will still need this to correct for my shakey hand) 8^) --
Dave Croft
Warrington
England

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On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:50:33 -0500, "Glenn"
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Try the shift-lasso to add to the selection

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Thanks

I see where holding to Alt button down allows a stop-go method, but what if you have to actually walk away from the computer. That requires a release of the Alt button which then connects the ends.
As for Shft-Lasso, I don't seem to be having any luck with that. Maybe I am not doing it correctly

Practice with the shift-lasso some, Isn't as good as a resume but at least you can stop and start. Maybe try zomming in real close when restarting the selection using the shift method, start within your present selection and expand from there.

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Try the shift-lasso to add to the selection

Thanks Glen, That is one I hadn't thought of.
In the past if I had lost a piece of the selection
I used Quick mask to complete the selection.
(I probably will still need this to correct for my shakey hand) 8^) --
Dave Croft
Warrington
England

Welcome Dave, I also zoom in and use the quick mask to perfect the selection.

http://www.digital-tutors.com/digital_tutors/display_video_c ategory.php?vcat=pst

Free video tutorials on the PhotoShop tools - one for the lasso. A high speed connection is required for a painless download.

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Thanks

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Thanks

just put a book on the space key before you 'unclick', be sure to repress the mouse button *Before* you move the book.

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Thanks

Don't use the lasso to trace. Use the Pen tool. The lasso is really better for quick, crude traces, not precision.

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

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If you're selecting an area this intricate, you'd probably be better off with quickmask.

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If you're selecting an area this intricate, you'd probably be better off with quickmask.

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- Doug Nelson

Good point Doug. We might also mention the drawing/painting/pen and selection tools are available in quickmask as well as most filters such as blurs to soften the selection. ~Doc

On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 07:00:21 GMT, "Dr. J. Smith" wrote:

If you're selecting an area this intricate, you'd probably be better off with quickmask.

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- Doug Nelson

Good point Doug. We might also mention the drawing/painting/pen and selection tools are available in quickmask as well as most filters such as blurs to soften the selection. ~Doc

Unfortunately I have not gotten to the point of really understanding what masking is all about. I have the Total Training PS 7 videos but the learning curve is so steep on this program that I just haven't made it there yet.

Thanks to all in this group who take the time to respond to our (new PS people) questions...

Another way to allow you to rest during the lasso process is to use the polygonal lasso tool. You have to click for each point you put in and the points are connected by straight lines, but you can get really accurate selections that way if you enlarge the image. If you need it smoother than it is there is a smooth tool in the options under the "select" tab

On Wed, 04 Feb 2004 22:35:48 GMT, edjh wrote:

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Along the mask and quickmask option here's a trick that works real well, create a trash layer for contrast from the original. Then wash it out so the edges are as sharp as possible, then just mask the dark or light [whichever is sharper]. If you want the other selected then just invert selection. Then Control select from the colored layer.
No need to worry about how trashy it looks when making the contrasts. It's only used to define edges.
more pix @ http://members.toast.net/cbminfo/index.html

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On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 07:00:21 GMT, "Dr. J. Smith" wrote:

If you're selecting an area this intricate, you'd probably be better off with quickmask.

--
- Doug Nelson

Good point Doug. We might also mention the drawing/painting/pen and selection tools are available in quickmask as well as most filters such as blurs to soften the selection. ~Doc

Unfortunately I have not gotten to the point of really understanding what masking is all about. I have the Total Training PS 7 videos but the learning curve is so steep on this program that I just haven't made it there yet.

Thanks to all in this group who take the time to respond to our (new PS people) questions...

Look for Photoshop Channel Chops by David Biedny, Bert Monroy, Nathan Moody. You can probably get it cheap at a used book store or Amazon. A bit out of date but incredibly informative. You'll understand masking after reading it.

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Comic book sketches and artwork:
http://www.sover.net/~hannigan/edjh.html
Batman art for sale:
http://www.sover.net/~hannigan/batsale.html

Another method, that I use, is to hit the space bar. You can then stop holding the mouse and stretch your hand out or whatever as long as you keep the space bar depressed. When you are ready to resume move the mouse back to the general area where you stopped and then lift off of the space bar. You should be able to start "lassooing" from the same place you left off.

-Kenny

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When I am using the lasso tool and my hand gets tired and I lift it from the screen the end points automatically connect. I cannot figure out how to be able to stop, do something else, and then go back to tracing where I left off until I make the connection back to the starting point. Does one have to complete the entire tracing job without lifting the hand?

Thanks

Another method, that I use, is to hit the space bar. You can then stop holding the mouse and stretch your hand out or whatever as long as you

keep

the space bar depressed. When you are ready to resume move the mouse back

to

the general area where you stopped and then lift off of the space bar. You should be able to start "lassooing" from the same place you left off.
-Kenny

So, in theory, one could use the mouse to hold down the space bar! You just gotta love it when eveything falls in place. ~Doc

The magnetic lasso tool also works for this. Just click once to start tracing and again when you are over your starting point to close. Since you don't need to hold down any button you can just walk away at any time.
On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 09:25:28 -0500, "John Forest" wrote:

Another way to allow you to rest during the lasso process is to use the polygonal lasso tool. You have to click for each point you put in and the points are connected by straight lines, but you can get really accurate selections that way if you enlarge the image. If you need it smoother than it is there is a smooth tool in the options under the "select" tab