Adobe Photoshop CS2 On Demand [Electronic resources]

Creating a Custom Shape

Custom shapes can be created from anything you choose, and the process is quick and simple. You just create the shape, select the shape, and name the shape; that's it. Since shapes are vector images, they're resolution independent, which means you can draw them at any size without impacting image quality. Once custom shapes are saved, they can be accessed by opening a document, selecting the Shape tool, and choosing your new shape from the Custom Shapes palette.

Create a Custom Shape

Open a document that contains the vector image you want to convert into a shape, or create a shape using any of Photoshop's vector drawing tools.

Click the

Edit menu, and then click

Define Custom Shape .

Enter a name for the new shape.

Click

OK .

The shape appears as a thumbnail at the bottom of the active custom shapes palette.

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