Creating Path from Selection in Photoshop Elements

"Path" means non-printable vector outline, only visible while it's active. However, you can easily convert this auxiliary substance to shape layer or use it to define printable area.

Although Photoshop Elements doesn't support paths officially, "Elements+" unlocks some basic functionality. In default of the Pen and other advanced vector tools in Photoshop Elements, you can only create paths from selections, shapes, or text.

To make a path from a selection:

1. Select some area using any selecting tools and commands.
   
2. In the Effects palette, double-click the "Path from Selection" pictogram.
3. In the "Make Work Path" dialog, define "Tolerance" (must be between 0,5 and 10 pixels). For example, to make the path as close to your current election edges as possible, type "0,5". To make it smoother, enter "2,0" or an even higher value.

Attention! By creating a new Work Path you delete the previous one. To avoid this you either save the path or convert it to a vector mask.