AD, artwork suddenly invisible

[kanihoncho]

I hit a key or two by accident and suddenly all my artwork is invisible. They are still in the Layers list. CMD-Z doesn't undo what I did . . . Any remedy? Help, online & forum search reveal nothing . . . . TIA

[kanihoncho]

I switched back to the move tool and clicked on the paste board and everything came back . . . go figure . . .

[kanihoncho]

Update: it happens when I try to use the option key to try and select two layers only (on Mac) in two different groups (one in each) . . .

[Callum]

Hi Kanihoncho,

Please could you provide a screen recording of this issue?

Thanks

C

[kanihoncho]

I don't have recording software. The actions above explain exactly what happens. Below: In the top photo I selected text. I then held the option key (option D on Mac selection objects that are not sequential) to select text in another layer. This example end up being different because of two text objects. The screen is all white when two shapes are selected.

 

[Callum]

Hi kanihoncho,

I think I know whats happening here. Are you aware that holding options then clicking a layers thumbnail will make the canvas display only that layer?

Thanks

C

[kanihoncho]

Looks like an example of where the software and OS use the same key combo for different purposes . . .

 

[Old Bruce]

23 hours ago, kanihoncho said:

Update: it happens when I try to use the option key to try and select two layers only (on Mac) in two different groups (one in each) . . .

The key you want to use is the Command key, not the Option key. The Option key will isolate that one layer for editing.

[kanihoncho]

DOH!