Graphics Programs Reference
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Subtracting shapes from a shape layer
After you create a shape layer, you can subtract new shapes from it. You'll add
some interest to the coffee cup shape by subtracting a lightning bolt shape from it,
allowing the background to show through.
1.
On the options bar, choose Subtract Front Shape from the Path Operations
menu. The pointer now appears as cross-hairs with a small minus sign (
).
2.
In the Paths panel, select the Coffee Cup shape path.
3.
In the Tools panel, select the Custom Shapes tool.
4.
Select the lightning bolt from the Custom Shape Picker (it's in the second
row). Then press the Shift key as you drag diagonally within the cup sil-
houette. Start at the upper left corner and drag down to the bottom right.