PS7 Eraser

Here is what I’m trying to do.
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2 layers, picture as background, text on top.
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Apply bevel and stroke to text.
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Erase a section of the text so picture shows through 100%
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Steps taken
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Apply effects tot text
Rasterize
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Problem:
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When using the eraser tool, the first (erasing) removes the text and bevel effect but not the stroke color which is the full size of the original text as in #1
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Erasing a second time, (the stroke in yellow) works correctly to the background (#2) but automatically puts the stroke, (yellow) boarder (#3) around what is left of the text.
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So, how do I make a clean cut / erase without
1 having to erase twice
2 not having it automatically filling the edge of the text with the stroke?
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Thanks for any insight you may have.
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Bradster.



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Thanks Jamie, that worked slick as Jelly Fish.

For any other Noobies like me that may be interested,
This is what he is saying.

Once you have your Text created with the effects you want, select

Layer
Layer Style
Create Layers



Next, link the layers you want for the effect together.





From the Layer Palette fly-out, chose

Merge Linked



Now you can use the eraser in one step without unwanted effects.

 

'Ah, did you read the post?

 

This would not work for me as was stated.

As for your second suggestion, I will give it a try..