Adobe 23101335 User Guide - Page 39

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 6.0 29 User Guide (Photoshop) Create a custom shape When the shape layer or work path option is selected in the options bar, you can use the basic shape tools in combination with one another to create more complex shapes. Select the shape you want to modify, and then select the shape tool you want to use to add variations to the first shape. Then select one of the following from the options bar: • The Add Path Area option ( ) adds the new shape on top of the first shape. • The Subtract Path Area option ( ) subtracts the overlapping area of the two shapes. • The Restrict Path Area option ( ) keeps only the overlapping area of the two shapes. • The Invert Path Area option ( ) reverses the fill of the overlapping area of the two shapes and the background. Drag with the shape tool to draw a shape that interacts with the first shape in the manner specified. You can continue to add more variations to the custom shape using the different shape tools and options. (Photoshop) Define a custom shape You can simplify the process of recreating a custom shape by storing it in the custom shape library. You can then redraw the shape automatically at any time using the custom shape tool. Select the shape that you just created and choose Edit > Define Custom Shape. (Photoshop) Draw with the custom shape tool Select the custom shape tool ( ), and choose your custom shape from the Shape list in the options bar. Then drag in the image to draw the shape.