changing colors of shapes

[johnnyv]

I have created a layer with a transparent background with a shape in the middle of the layer. Lets say a square. I have filled the square with the color white. I then create a new layer by copying the above mentioned layer.

How can I change the color of the square on the new layer?

I know that with a square I can just copy the square and fill it with a new color but what about complex shapes. I would like to be able to draw the shape once and change the color of the shape depending on the layer it is on

thanks in advance for any responses

 

[SPYDERIX]

Hi,

When you have whatever shape it is on the new layer you can either goto SELECT|FOAD SELECTION (hold Ctrl+Left Click on layer in layers palette) then fill in the marquee with whatever color.

OR

Goto IMAGE|ADJUSTMENTS|HUE/SATURATION (Ctrl+U)and use the sliders to change the color of the shape.

Hope this helps! NATE

http://www.spyderix-designz.com

 

[SPYDERIX]

Sorry I didn't quite explain that properly and I had a typo.

On the original layer LOAD SELECTION then you will get a marquee, then make a new layer, then fill the marquee in.

If you were to duplicate the layer then load the selection then fill it in, the edges would look slightly multi-colored.

Hope this helps! NATE

http://www.spyderix-designz.com

 

[johnnyv]

Great that is exactly what I was looking for!!

thanks

 

[factotum]

If you're in Photoshop 6, you can also just double click the layer and add a color fill. This would also have the benefit of reducing the number of layers by 50% (each layer can have two colors, depending on whether the layer style is visible or not).