A Layter with Outline Only

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DGCA
Oct 17, 2003
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Ok, Maybe I’m missing something. How do I make a simple outline, with no fill, just an outline. I can’t seem to figure it out. I want to make a retangular outline. Thanks

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BG
Byron_Gale
Oct 17, 2003

D…

You can draw a rectangle with the rectangular marquee tool, then click Edit->Stroke. Play around with the Stroke options to see what you like.

No doubt, there are otherTR>
hods you could use, but I know that this one
works.

Byron
PD
Pete_D
Oct 17, 2003
Make a new layer the size you want and check "transparent"…… "File" / "new".

Now on that layer use the rectangular selection tool and create a rectangle the size you want.
Then go to "edit" and "stroke" and choose a color and size for the line you want
Click OK and you have a transparent rectangle with a line.

Pete
BG
Byron_Gale
Oct 17, 2003
Pete,

I couldn’t agree more!

Byron
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DGCA
Oct 17, 2003
Thanks Pete and Byron. Great advice. When you say "check transparent" after making a new layer, where do I do that? After that, I can find everything else.

I know, I’m stupid.
BG
Byron_Gale
Oct 17, 2003

D…

I think that Pete is referring to the "Contents" option on the File->New dialog – allows you to choose from White, Background or Transparent for the contents of your new file.

Byron
PD
Pete_D
Oct 17, 2003
Thats right Byron 🙂 (these three way calls are great…eh)

And to the poster that did not sign their name; Ask any question that comes to mind here without fear of being judged. And remember that one question asked and answered is read by all so you just helped a lot of others too.

Pete

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