Dean
Dean
Thats not what a shape is in PS.
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there are a few ways.
First thing you could try - with the path selected, create a new 'solid-color adjustment layer'. Or go to layer>new layer>solid color. This will create a new layer that has a vector mask in the shape of your path.
You will then have the option to select what color you want that layer to be.
Basically it is the same thing as having a 'vector shape layer'.