How to create a new layer with the fill color tool.

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2023-01-17 21:04:09

I was pulling my hair out for a minute but I figured it out. If you want to create a separate layer with your fill here's how you do it.

1. Create a new layer
2. Select the fill tool (color or gradient)
3. Select (sample all layers)
4. With the empty layer active, fill the desired area.
5. The fill color and area will populate into that layer.
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2023-01-18 10:57:38

I guess it could be shorter and will work when you have an image already as a background:
1. hit "+" button will add a new image layer
2. hit Style button then the prompt: Convert Layer - boom
3. Adjust color accordingly
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2023-01-23 16:26:48

by EllenM I guess it could be shorter and will work when you have an image already as a background:
1. hit "+" button will add a new image layer
2. hit Style button then the prompt: Convert Layer - boom
3. Adjust color accordingly
Great tip. thanks!