Layer Mask Problem just started

[Duratorque]

I am using v2.2.1 and suddenly when I create a adjustment layer, a mask is also created.  It just started doing that and I don't know why.  Did I change some setting without me knowing.  I do I stop it doing that?  I has a look at the layer menu and can't see anything obvious.  I have tried restarting and rebooting but it is still doing the same thing.

[walt.farrell]

Which application are you using, and how are you creating the Adjustment layer?

[Duratorque]

I am using Affinity Photo.  I create the layer by click on the adjustment like Curve.  But the adjustment layer does not have any effect as it has a mask included.

[walt.farrell]

1 minute ago, Duratorque said:

I create the layer by click on the adjustment like Curve.

There are 3 places you could create an Adjustment: Layer menu, Adjustment panel, Layers panel.

Also, which OS do you use?

[Duratorque]

I am using Windows 11.  The result is the same, I have tried all 3 places.

[walt.farrell]

Thanks. At this point, I have no idea what might be going on.

Sorry.

[Old Bruce]

42 minutes ago, Duratorque said:

I am using v2.2.1 and suddenly when I create a adjustment layer, a mask is also created.  It just started doing that and I don't know why.  Did I change some setting without me knowing.  I do I stop it doing that?  I has a look at the layer menu and can't see anything obvious.  I have tried restarting and rebooting but it is still doing the same thing.

Do you have a pixel selection? Even a single pixel selected will result in a mask being made.

[walt.farrell]

9 minutes ago, Old Bruce said:

Do you have a pixel selection? Even a single pixel selected will result in a mask being made.

Good thought, Bruce.

And if it's a very small pixel selection, the mask's thumbnail would appear essentially black.

[Duratorque]

Thank you, that is it.  I must have created pixel selection without knowing it.  All resolved now.

Thank you all.