So, here's my dilemma. I'm trying to use the effects painter tool. But first I must set the settings of the brush, you know, softening the brush. Well, sometimes I can soften it and other times I can't. And when I can't, the effect cannot be applied at all.

Anybody know why this is happening to me?

Mark

P.S...If this helps narrow down the cause...when the tool works I can soften the brush all the way to 52; however, when it won't work it will only go to 50.