A clipping mask is an object whose shape masks other artwork so that only areas that lie within the shape are visible—in effect, clipping the
artwork to the shape of the mask. The clipping mask and the objects that are masked are called a clipping set. You can make a clipping set from a
selection of two or more objects or from all objects in a group or layer.
Object-level clipping sets are combined as a group in the Layers panel. If you create layer-level clipping sets, the object on top of the layer clips all
of the objects below it. All operations that you perform on an object-level clipping set, such as transformations and alignment, are based on the
clipping mask’s boundary, not the unmasked boundary. Once you have created an object-level clipping mask, you can only select the clipped
content by using the Layers panel, the Direct Selection tool, or by isolating the clipping set.
For a video on using Pathfinder effects and clipping masks and how to import clipping masks into Flash, see www.adobe.com/go/vid0057.
Before masking (left) compared to after masking (right)
The following guidelines apply to creating clipping masks:
The objects that you mask are moved into the clipping mask’s group in the Layers panel if they don’t already reside there.
Only vector objects can be clipping masks; however, any artwork can be masked.
If you use a layer or group to create a clipping mask, the first object in the layer or group masks everything that is a subset of the layer or
group.
Regardless of its previous attributes, a clipping mask changes to an object with no fill or stroke.
Tip: To create a semitransparent mask, use the Transparency panel to create an opacity mask.
Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.
Product:
Forumrules
To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:
First, read the manual;
Check if your question has been asked previously;
Try to ask your question as clearly as possible;
Did you already try to solve the problem? Please mention this;
Is your problem solved by a visitor then let him/her know in this forum;
To give a response to a question or answer, do not use this form but click on the button 'reply to this question';
Your question will be posted here and emailed to our subscribers. Therefore, avoid filling in personal details.
Register
Register getting emails for Adobe ILLUSTRATOR at:
new questions and answers
new manuals
You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.
Get your user manual by e-mail
Enter your email address to receive the manual of Adobe ILLUSTRATOR in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.
The manual is 11,4 mb in size.
You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.
If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.
The email address you have provided is not correct.
Please check the email address and correct it.
Your question is posted on this page
Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.
