Moving paths between layers in CS6

I use paths a lot. Shape layers, vector masks, etc.
In previous versions of Photoshop, I could simply drag vector masks from one layer to another, just like other layer masks. Now (with CS6) I have to do a convoluted copy an paste, switching back and forth between the layers panel and the paths panel.
Is there an easier way to do this?

To move vector mask from Shape to Shape, hold down Cmd (Ctrl on Windows) and drag Shape thumbnail onto other Shape thumbnail.
To copy vector mask from Shape to Shape, hold down Opt+Cmd (Alt+Ctrl on Windows) and drag Shape thumbnail onto other Shape thumbnail.
Edit: I type too slowly

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Moving paths in layers

Hello,
Could someone perhaps help?
I have selected paths on the artboard and would like to be able to move them into one layer.
As there are a large number is there anyway of moving them to a new layer without selecting them (blue highlighting) and moving them?
They are selected on the artboard so the colour square appears next to them in the layers panel but I can't move them to a new layer without selecting them (even using ctrl or shift is still quite time consuming),
Kind regards,
Suzie

Have your new Layer ready.
Select the paths.
In the Layers panel, drag the (blue) square to the new layer.
That’s about as quick as it gets.
You can also drag sub-layers into other layers (without selecting them) using the Layers panel, but if you have a lot of objects it can be confusing seeing what is what.
The other way is better.

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_jason

You're welcome.
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I cant move items between layers in CS6.
The items are not locked
The items are not in groups
The layers are all unlocked
I select the item I want to move then try and move the item to the layer above (or below) with the "dot" on the right side of the layers pallete and nothing happens!
Please help? What am I doing wrong?
Suggestions please
Andrew

true. the <path> was in the toplayer and came from a sublayer. see screens.
I now discovered that with the option 'show layers only' off, I can also move objects from a toplyaer into a sublayer in CS5! great!
by showing the <path> you can drag that into a sublayer. this couldn't be done by selecting the object when it was 'invisible' (as a <path> 'layer') by grabbing the colored square from the top layer into a sublayer (gave a 'no entry' sign).
thing is that in CS6 if the option 'show layers only' is selected, you cannot drag anything anymore...
so there is an extra restriction, rendering the "show layers only" option useless as working mode.
Why?

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Thanks! This one actually worked for me. Thanks for your help.
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You've already discovered the effect of auto-select group. Clicking on the image with the Move Tool will result in the uppermost visible layer group under the cursor being targeted - see it being highlighted in Layers panel.
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Poorly executed? May be. No native and still learning.
Not living in the country, where it´s easy to become a company owner.
So, keep cool... There will be the day I learned. I try my best.
The terrible syntax is mostly based on google translate..
Narrow minded? Hm, may be.
The difference between file access AFTER subscription only my problem?
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My business dependent on Adobes layers? Did I say/write that?
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And I have to be glad, that there still are clients...
Thank God.
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And the answer has to come from professionals...
Sorry, I just thought, the staff-answer didn´t describe the differences between CS and CC completely. Thought, there is missing a bit & want to help.
But if you think it wasn´t necessary... And the difference between the both was perfectly and completely given, in a professional way, like you want,...
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salflyfish,
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Is there a relation between Adobe Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop Premiere 12?

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Hi Luciebiss,
Photoshop is a professional tool used throughout many industries as the standard for digital image manipulation and painting. It has very rich, and often complex, tools and options. As such, it comes with a professional price tag.
Photoshop Elements is a consumer product. It's made for users who don't need as many features and complex options. It has a simpler design, guided workflows, and an organizer to help you manage your files.
Please refer to below link for more information.
https://forums.adobe.com/message/4568487
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