239

RATE

Is there a way to automatically simplify a shape in Photoshop?

Parasyte: I kinda forget to sometimes.

Parasyte's Avatar

2 years ago

Answers

  • Moonrise
  • -  1189 pts
  • -  (2 years ago)

Be a bit more specific. Simplify a shape, as in...

  • Parasyte
  • -  6040 pts
  • -  (2 years ago)

When you add a shape, it requires you to simplify it before you can change it at all. Is there a way to do that without having to press the simplify button?

  • Nate
  • -  461 pts
  • -  (2 years ago)

I suspect you're thinking of Illustrator as there's no "simplify" option in Photoshop. You can use Illustrator's Simplify option on an object with a large amount of anchor points... perhaps this is what you're thinking of?

Parasyte's Avatar
  • Parasyte
  • -  6040 pts
  • -  (2 years ago)

No, this:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/Luke_McColloch/ps.jpg

Nate's Avatar
  • Nate
  • -  461 pts
  • -  (2 years ago)

Ahh, you're using Elements 7. I just assumed you were using standard photoshop out of CS4.

Unfortuantely I'm ignorant when it comes to Elements... all I found was [link name=this]http://help.adobe.com/en_US/PhotoshopElements/7.0_Win/WSae2ea3b149d0c3591ae939f103860b3d59-7fa1.html[/link] and it's probably something you already know.

Moonrise's Avatar
  • Moonrise
  • -  1189 pts
  • -  (2 years ago)

Yeah, I've never used Elements before, just 7, CS2 and CS3. Not sure if I can help you regarding your issue then.

However, your programs will generally not automatically do things such as that for you, presumably in case you need to mess with an anchor point.

 

What is Questional?

We interview experts, scientists, and public figures in tech & science as well as community Q & A!

Asking questions and getting answers is what we do.

Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via Email

Recent Literature

Smartphones for the 2011 Holiday Season

With Christmas coming up, Questional.com compares a few of the newest smartphones - the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the iPhone 4S, and Motorola Droid 4. Which one do you want to...

Jean-Michel Claverie

Jean-Michel Claverie, French scientist extraordinaire, was kind enough to give Questional this interview. Claverie, one of the discoverers of megavirus chilensis, is a pio...

More Tech Toys for the 2011 Holiday Season

Still looking for that unique gift? Questional covers more tech toys for the holiday season. Everything from cuddly pathogens to flying machines, electronic bugs and mind gam...

Tech Toys for the 2011 Holiday Season

Don't buy another iTunes gift card for that office buddy - get a little creative this year. There are some very cool albeit a little quirky tech toys for that hard...

Dear Santa - A Few Holiday 2011 Gadgets I'd Enjoy

Dear Santa,
This year's holiday season is sure to be full of fun gadgets and toys for the tech-savvy, so I thought I'd review a few of my personal favorites...

Request For Interview

Questional is always on the lookout for great interviewees.

If you're a professional, an expert, or feel like your interview would be a great read to our guests + members we want to hear from you! - Contact Us