: How can I create a custom shape with round edges on Photoshop CS6? I'm trying to create a custom shape overlay in the navigation bar similar to the example below. I'm struggling with trying

@Phylliss782

create a square add second one to the same path
transform smaller square and angle it after add to the same shape 2 circles
add 2 additional points with pen tool
move anchor points
subtract top circle
the result repeat the same for right side

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@Odierno310

A similar approach can be taken in Photoshop, but here is one solution done in Illustrator:

1) Draw rectangle


2) Select rectangle > Effect > Stylize > Rounded Corners > ~10px



3) Select Direction Arrow (a) > Grab top right corner of rectangle holding shift
to keep structure and create your desired angle



4) Select rectangle > Object > Expand Appearance --This will make the stylized rounded corners actual points that will be used for the outline



5) Duplicate this rectangle(cmd+copy, cmd+f to paste in front)> Object > Transform > Reflect > Horizontal -- set aside for now.



6) Draw new rectangle

7) Place new rectangle over original rounded corner rectangle, aligning baseline of both rectangles



8) Select both rectangles > Pathfinder > Minus Back -- (ignore 2nd rectangle on top, shouldn't have included it in this screenshot)



9) Align 2nd rounded rectangle to baseline edge.


10) Select all > Pathfinder > Divide -- This will allow you to delete the excess area



11) Select all > Pathfinder > Merge


Obviously, this is not the best solution for everyone, but it should help you wrap your head around at least one way to achieve this result. I often just need someone to get me started down a path to a solution. Hopefully this does that for you.

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