When working with a tool that
allows you to first set points, then edit them and finally right-click to
apply, you can skip the edit and apply stages by right-click the last point
when setting points. For example, if using
GT Shape tool, left-click the
first point then right-click the second. The effect will be applied
immediately without any further ado.
Cutting out on the fast lane
When cutting out objects with
well defined edges, you can save a lot of time by using the
Pen and Path tool in the
Magnetic Lasso mode. This mode
allows Pen and Path to automatically detect edges and select them with just
basic guidance from you. Such selections typically take just a few seconds
to do and optimize.