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I'm trying to create a canvas that is split into 2 different sections with a small diagonal bar separating them. I tried using the Polygonal Lasso Tool but for some reason both lasso shapes won't appear simultaneously. Is there a different method and/or tool that must be used to achieve this?

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  • You can have multiple selections but you cannot make multiple selections with the Polygonal Lasso tool.
    – AndrewH
    Commented Mar 18, 2021 at 15:21
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    Sure you can @AndrewH one simply needs to hold down the Shift key when starting a new selection, like all the lasso/marquee tools. (I think your method in the answer is better though)
    – Scott
    Commented Mar 18, 2021 at 18:01
  • @Scott Thanks for the tip!
    – AndrewH
    Commented Mar 18, 2021 at 19:23
  • Trick is to let go of Shift after that first click. :)
    – Scott
    Commented Mar 18, 2021 at 19:34

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It looks like your layers have the colored shape but the layer contains a white background so you will not see the layers below it. The basic steps are:

  1. create a selection with the lasso tool and fill it with color.
  2. Make a duplicate of that shape, flip it horizontal and flip it vertical.
  3. Make a selection of the new shape and fill it with another color.
  4. Then select both layers and scale to the edge of the canvas.

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Another option for creating this layout

I would make the background black, then create a shape and add a stroke for the dividing line.

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