Patch Tool Transparency box: What does it do?

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sboerner
Apr 26, 2005
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Can anyone explain exactly what this checkbox is used for? I can find no mention of it in the online help files … and experimenting with it has proved unenlightening.

I do know that when it is checked, you can’t clone areas with the "Source" button clicked.

I’m sure the answer is something very obvious, simple and useful.

Thanks in advance …

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wilson_richard
Apr 27, 2005
I seems I read once that there is some connection between the patch tool and the brush size or hardness, even though there doesnt seem to be one, as in for example the clone tool. anyone know any scoop on this?
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wilson_richard
Apr 27, 2005
ps, you didnt say what version you are using, Im still in 7 and dont see any option like that.
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sboerner
Apr 27, 2005
Wilson,

I’m using Photoshop CS. I don’t think the option exists in 7.0. At least, I don’t remember it.

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YrbkMgr
Apr 27, 2005
It’s a new feature in CS.
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Pierre_Courtejoie
Apr 27, 2005
See <http://www.russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html> , scroll down to ‘transparent patch’ to see a quicktime video that will answer your question!

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