While using PS for digital paintings I am constantly switching between layers. For instance, I am painting away on one layer, then I switch to another layer. However the first stroke on the new layer is not what I want, so I hit undo. The problem is that PS automatically switches me back to the previous layer. So if I don't notice I continue to paint on the wrong layer. Is there a way that I can use the undo without switching layers? I am currently using CS2.
This is a problem that has long been a slight annoyance to me. If anyone knows the answer I would greatly appreciate it.
#1
In CS2, 3 and 4, "undo" does what you want. "Step backward" does what you describe. Learn to use undo (command-z, as opposed to command-option-z or the history panel).
#2
I replaced the "Step backward" shortcut with the "Undo" shortcut. Years ago I customized all my shortcuts so that I wouldn't have to move my hand or look at the keyboard to access most of my tools or functions. Hopefully it won't be too hard to adjust to this new setup.
I still wish there was a way to step backward without changing layers. It seems more annoying then helpful to me.
Thanks again for your help.
#3
more annoying then helpful to me.
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There, I fixed that for you. ;)
#4
Ramon seems to have some sort of Obsessive Compulsive problem when it comes to accuracy - oops missed the ó. Try to think of my posts like a 'spot the deliberate mistakes' puzzle Ramón.
#5
I still wish there was a way to step backward without changing layers. It seems more annoying then helpful to me.
You could change the keyboard shortcut if you wished, but History is just that. Many people would be annoyed if it didn't work that way. Command-Z for Undo is fairly universal across most programs.
#6
It would probably drive all of the PS purists crazy to know that my "undo" is command-i and "step forward" is command-k.
To each there own. ;)
#7
To each there own.
To each their own.
There, I fixed that for you. ;) @ Mark.
#8
Ramón,
That was too obvious of a mistake. I'll have to try harder to trip you up next time. :) Do you freelance as a proofreader?
#9
Nope, just messing with Mark. ;)
#10
To each his own.
Correct, non-PC version. I will never accept that distortion of the language.
#11
:)
#12
I think we can take English 201 next door now.
Neil <g>
#13