Convert, transfer, or save marquee selections

You can convert a bitmap selection to a vector object by drawing a marquee around the part of the bitmap that you want to convert. This process is useful if you want to start creating an animation by tracing a selection from a bitmap.

 After drawing a marquee, choose Select > Convert Marquee to Path.

You can transfer a marquee selection from one bitmap to another or to a mask.

1. Make a selection by drawing the marquee.

2. In the Layers panel, select a different bitmap object on any layer.

   For more information, see Masking.

1. Choose Select > Save Bitmap Selection or Select > Restore Bitmap Selection.

2. From the Document menu, choose the open document that contains the saved selection.

3. From the Selection menu, either choose New or a previously saved selection that you want to modify.

4. If you chose New above, enter a name for your new selection.

5. (Restore only) To invert the restored selection, select the Invert box.

6. Select an option in the Operation section:

   Note: If you’re saving a new selection, all modification options below are disabled.

   Replace selection

   Replaces the active selection in the active document with the one specified in the Selection box.

   Add to selection

   Adds the active selection to the one specified in the Document and Selection boxes.

   Subtract from selection

   Subtracts the active selection from the one specified in the Document and Selection boxes.

   Intersect with selection

   Intersects the active selection with the one specified in the Document and Selection boxes.

7. Click OK, and then repeat this process for each marquee selection that you want to save or restore.

1. Choose Select > Delete Bitmap Selection.

2. From the Document menu, choose the open document that contains the saved selection.

3. From the Selection menu, choose the selection.