[JGeddes]

I did a net search on this because I figured it was so simple it would be embarrassing to ask.... but after reading four page explanations I have decided it is less than simple. First of all did anyone at Adobe figure out that this might be a useful feature and include it in Photoshop CS? If not, is there a quick and satifactory method to accomplish this action?

[Duv]

Just use the Rounded Rectangular tool. It is nested in with other shapes beside the Pen Tool.

Dave

[DannyRaphael]

Originally Posted by Duv

Just use the Rounded Rectangular tool. It is nested in with other shapes beside the Pen Tool.

Dave

Great idea, Dave.

If one wanted to make a selection based on the shape by alt + clicking the shape layer, then it would be easy to create a rounded-edge layer based on the selection -- something that could be recorded in an action for application on a single image or through batch processing.

Very cool.

~Danny~

[JGeddes]

Are you saying it should be in with elipitcal and rectangle tools? I don't have a rounded rectangle tool that I see on my tools palette...

[Ed_L]

You should find it in the box to the right of the pen tool.

Ed

[DannyRaphael]

...or press the U key. That selects the tool.

The shape you want probably won't be the one that's visible. Click the little triangle at the bottom/right of the tool and you'll see it among the menu choices.

You can adjust the radius with a setting in the tool bar. Then drag to define the shape. Ctrl + click on the layer name to create the selection based on the shape.

[JGeddes]

There it is! thanks gang! never had a need for those shape tools before! Appreciate the help!

JGeddes