Not sure how it is in CS6, but try this:
- Go to
Window > Paths
- Select the path you created
- Go to
Edit > Define Custom Shape...
- Name it if youyou'd like
- Now goGo to your
Custom Shapes
tool (cycle through pressing U) - With the
Custom Shapes
tool selected, you will see a theCustom Shapes Picker
icon - Click the arrow to open the
Custom Shapes Picker
.
Your new custom shape will be at the bottom.