
: Select layer in Photoshop with layer effects I need a way to get at the dimensions of a Photoshop layer with their layer effects. All methods I can find (such as command/control-clicking the
I need a way to get at the dimensions of a Photoshop layer with their layer effects. All methods I can find (such as command/control-clicking the layer thumbnail) only select the base layer and never include their effects.
Is there a way to select/marquee the Photoshop layer plus its effects (without manually adjusting the selection using Expand) or to at least get the size of the layer plus its effects?
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Duplicate the layer and create a new empty layer. Hold both layers and merge them (duplicated one and empty one) then hit ctrl+t. You will see the dimensions in the info panel (window -> info)
You will have to make the effects their own layer, or convert the object to a smart object.
Smart Object(recommended non-destructive)
Right click on the layer and convert it to a smart object. It should account for the effects in your bounding box and dimensions.
OR
Effect Layers
Select the object and Go to Layer -> Layer Style -> Create Layer
This will convert all the effects into their respective layers. Then you can group and it will account for those effects.
New layer (Command/Ctrl+Option/Alt+Shift+N)
Merge Visible (Command/Ctrl+Option/Alt+Shift+E)
Command/Ctrl click the tumbnail
Delete the new layer if necessary
You could also use the Create Layer option by Control/Right-clicking the fx icon next to the layer name in the Layer Panel.
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