Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Clicking the Mask button applies a clipping mask to the image in the shape and size of
the image. To be able to create a mask on an image using this method, the image needs
to be embedded (not linked).
Tip
Another way to create a mask is to use the Draw Inside mode. This mode
allows you to draw inside the selected object. The Draw Inside mode can
eliminate the need to perform multiple tasks, such as drawing and altering
stacking order or drawing, selecting, and creating a clipping mask. To learn
Shapes
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In the Layers panel, click the triangle icon ( ) to the left of the Berries/Corn layer to
reveal its contents, if they aren't showing already. You may need to drag the bottom of
the Layers panel down or to scroll in the panel. Click the triangle ( ) to the left of the
selected <Clip Group> sublayer with the berries thumbnail to reveal its contents, as
well.
Notice the <Clipping Path> sublayer. This is the mask you created by clicking the Mask
button in the Control panel. The <Clip Group> sublayer is the clipping set that contains
the mask and the object that is masked.
Note
You may need to drag the left edge of the Layers panel to the left to see more
of the names, like we did for the figure.
Next, you will edit this simple mask.
Editing a mask
