Selections and layers – question?

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Brian_Alexseychuk
Sep 21, 2008
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How can I keep my selection area on the background image or layer after doing a create new layer via copy?

I am trying to make a selection and an inverse of the selection and put each on a seperate layer to do adjustments seperatly without having to go back and reselect the desired area. It seems to disappear after the new layer is created.

Is there a better way to accomplish this, what am I missing?

Thanks
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Mathias_Vejerslev
Sep 21, 2008
Ctrl-click your new layer (the thumbnail in the layer palette), to make a selection of its contents.
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Brian_Alexseychuk
Sep 21, 2008
Thank you very much. Your suggestion worked perfectly. That was just what I needed.

I appreciated your help.

Thanks
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Mathias_Vejerslev
Sep 21, 2008
You are welcome.

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