Losing Mask Panel

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Often this panel disappears and the only way to get it back is to close LR and open it again.

Any comments?

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Sorry, I can't help.

Except to aske whether you have any "anti-maskers" living in your house.   

[fdisilvestro]

It may be a bug. Are you on a Mac using LR maximized on the screen?
I read about a similar issue and the panel reappears if you minimize or resize LR (going out of maximize)

[digitaldog]

You might start by telling us exactly what version, on what OS you're using.
Then you might get more traction asking here:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic/ct-p/ct-lightroom-classic?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang=all&tabid=all

[Simon J.A. Simpson]

I think this may be down to Slobadan's dry sense fo humour.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

I think this may be down to Slobadan's dry sense fo humour.

I tried using Liquify tool in PS as a remedy, to no avail.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

It may be a bug. Are you on a Mac using LR maximized on the screen?
I read about a similar issue and the panel reappears if you minimize or resize LR (going out of maximize)

That is helpful, thanks.

The moment I manually tried to resize the screen, the panel reappeared and stayed there when I returned to its original size. That is quicker than shutting down and reopening LR.

P.S. I am using LR Classic on Mac, latest everything (software-wise). 2019 27” iMac 5K

[digitaldog]

P.S. I am using LR Classic on Mac, latest everything (software-wise). 2019 27” iMac 5K

Latest everything for you is meaningless.
When (if) you're ready for actual help here, and you can provide specifics, post.

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Latest everything for you is meaningless.
When (if) you're ready for actual help here, and you can provide specifics, post.

MacOS Monterey, version 12.1

LR Classic, release 11.2

[digitaldog]

MacOS Monterey, version 12.1

Which isn't the latest version for one.
Now, next time this panel disappears, do try typing K, M or N key; what happens?

[George Marinos]

I have the same problem occasionally. After restarting Lr the Mask Panel is back.
Mac Pro 2019, Monterey 12.2.1, Lr 11.2

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Which isn't the latest version for one...

It just got updated overnight (it is on automatic updates, so I assumed yesterday it was the latest.)

[digitaldog]

It just got updated overnight (it is on automatic updates, so I assumed yesterday it was the latest.)

12.2 was released on January 27
12.2.1 was released on February 10, 2022.
https://robservatory.com/a-full-history-of-macos-os-x-release-dates-and-rates/
"The problem with assumptions is that we believe they are the truth." -Miguel Angel Ruiz

[George Marinos]

Another problem I have noticed is that randomly when checking or unchecking a mask in the mask panel, Lr freezes and I have to force quit and restart it.
This happens on a Mac Pro 2013 and a Mac Pro 2019 both on Monterey 12.2.1 and Lr 11.2

[digitaldog]

Another problem I have noticed is that randomly when checking or unchecking a mask in the mask panel, Lr freezes and I have to force quit and restart it.
This happens on a Mac Pro 2013 and a Mac Pro 2019 both on Monterey 12.2.1 and Lr 11.2

Try resetting  the Camera Raw preferences:
Hold down the Command key and select Photoshop > Preferences > Camera Raw (macOS) or hold down the Ctrl key and select Edit > Preferences > Camera Raw (Windows).
Click Yes in the dialog that asks "Delete the Camera Raw Preferences?"
See also:
https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/camera-raw-settings.html

[George Marinos]

I will try, thank you.