Because you may want to clone only what’s on a given layer…
Scottie,
Any time you want to restrict something to the same layer. I rarely check "use all layers".
Any time you want to restrict something to the same layer.
where something==source…
"where something==source… "
Sorry Dave, did not understand a word there.
thanks Photo help. so there are not too many real world examples of "use all layers"
I think I have it backwards. If you want to restrict to same layer, then it would be unchecked, no? Again, any real world examples?
I mean I would think you would generally want to use all the layers , use all the work you have to doing… I trying to fathom the situation to have it unchecked.
When cloning, I often paint on a new (empty) layer, just for flexibility and safety reasons. To do that, I need to "use all layers" as source. With that approach, I can use a blur filter or a smudge tool to only the cloned pixels.
Sven
Scottie,
so there are not too many real world examples of "use all layers"
Not quite that simple. It depends how you work and what you are working on.
Sven just gave one example of how to use it for non-destuctive editing and I will use that technique under the right circumstances as well. The problem with it is if you are using adjustment layers, Layer modes, Layer styles, etc… that you don’t want duplicated on a top level layer that could change if you modify one of those layers.
There are many examples of when duplicating layers and masking is better. For example if you isolate a person in a photo and need to modify the background around them you would move the person to another layer (still want to see them) and at the same time just make modifications to a duplicate of the background layer (then you still have the original background as a reference and backup).
Just be aware of what is going on when you use different options in all of your tools and know the positives and negatives in each situation. The option is there because it is needed, when it is needed is up to you :).
I am with Sven…
I almost always clone on a new blank layer (use all layers checked of course). It’s the only way to clone without changing the original pixels…
Ronald
Sorry Dave, did not understand a word there.
sorry. i was a bit terse.
the source – the area you’re cloning FROM
the target – the area you’re cloning TO
dave
