Photoshop :: How To Reverse Clipping Path / Vector Mask
Sep 25, 2012I created the path, but for some reason it's 'reversed' or 'inverted' from what I want - is there any way to change it so the spinach is cropped properly?
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Dec 16, 2013I have a rectangle over a larger imported image, and I would like to get rid of the area that the ractangle covers. Clipping mask does the opposite, getting rid of the area outside, and pathfinder only works for paths, not imported images.
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Apr 14, 2012I am a novice in Photoshop Windows platform. there are 2 ways of accomplishing the following task using Clipping mask and Vector mask.
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Jan 6, 2014Im making a logo for a client and am having a nightmare of a time trying to properly use the clipping masks in illustrator CS5. I copied and pasted the logo I made behind itself with a different color just for a drop shadow-like effect. And now I'm trying to apply this diagonal line pattern I created over top the "shadow" I made to give it some texture.
Here's an example of what I'm going for, only imagine the line pattern on the text instead of banner.
Illustrator :: Type Clipping Path Of Vector Pattern
Dec 5, 2012Trying to mask type with a vector pattern (place a vector pattern in a type clipping path), but nothing seems to be working. Never had issue before. Tried path in front, pattern in front, converting type path to compound path, converting vector to compound path. A couple of times it looked like it worked, but the pattern was invisible within the path. Illustrator CS6, on a Mac.
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Jan 19, 2013Win7 64bit Ai: Cs6
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down under step #4 it says to Copy (& Paste) the circle that's inside a Clipping Mask and to the drag it out of the mask in order to duplicate it twice.
I've pulled it out of the mask or even, actually, how to go about pulling it out of the mask
thus far I've Copied and Pasted in In Front ... does copying and pasting it in front bring it outta the mask?
do i need to create a new layer after I've Copied it and then Paste it on the new layer?
Illustrator :: Adding Stroke That Acts As Clipping Mask Whenever Path Intersects Itself?
Oct 26, 2013Any way to do this using strokes, but everything I've tried so far has been unsuccessful. I'm starting to realize that this may actually be impossible, but maybe there's a trick I'm unaware of. Pic should explain what I'm trying to do.
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Sep 19, 2013Using: WIN7, Adobe CS5, PS, AI
When I need to move a project from Photoshop to Illustrator, I need an automated way to prep shape and vector mask items for export--preferably preserving the structure and layout that already exists as layer names and order, character and paragraph settings, and of course global registration. My scripting is limited to recording actions, so I need to find an existing script or get coached on this. Any recommendations?
I have googled and waded through numerous forum posts trying to research this on my own, so I know about the ability to export my path collection, but that's usually inapplicable in reality. It only deals with vectors from the Paths palette. In Photoshop, I use the Paths pallet to store master and WIP paths, but all the working paths are either shapes or vector masks--or active type layers. Often enough that it's become an issue, I'll need to move the whole project to Illustrator. Obviously, the process has issues; I'm not expecting the rastor layers or Photoshop styles to carry over, but I see no reason why I can't capture text, shape and vector mask elements.
They all have a vector component, but simply opening a PSD in Illustrator flattens (badly) the layers. I select the "Convert Layers as Objects" but have yet to see it extract editable text. I'm not sure if it even attempts to do anything with vector shapes or masks. I've got a process for moving a project one element at a time, using registration marks--but this requires turning text into shapes most of the time, especially if I am trying to preserve kerning and leading crucial to the layout. Maybe I just have not found the right info, and there is a way to transfer editable text without losing character and paragraph settings.
For now, I'd be happy to stop wasting time doing a ton of conversions and renaming by hand, just so I can preserve the work I've already invested.
One suggestion, posted under a multiple path export question, was to use scripting... but no one explored or explained how to go about it. I'm not asking for the impossible, however. I simply working out my own solution: if there is no application method for transferring the elements, try to script a method to prep those elements for export. Before I even attempt to reinvent someone's wheel, I am putting the question out there:
I kept at it and managed to open my current project PSD in AI with text and shape/mask vectors successfully--not as cleanly as I'd hoped but the relative positioning of things was acceptable. I am still interested in hearing people's suggestions on better ways to transfer work from one tool to the other, though. I know this is going to come up for me again and again.
Photoshop :: What Is The Difference Between A Layer Mask And Clipping Mask?
Apr 26, 2009My subject line pretty much sums up what I want to ask.
The thing is I've learned how to do both of them, but every textbook exercise I've done regarding one I found out that I can pull off with the other too.
Are they simply two different mechanisms for doing the same thing?
Illustrator :: Clipping Mask On A Layer Is The Entire Document Covered In A Mask?
Jan 27, 2013Level: Newbie OS: Win7 64bit Ia: Cs6
Once I use a Clipping Mask on a layer is the entire document covered in a mask?
And/or is all the artwork from then on inside the mask?
I've read about how to add and how to remove art from a mask. I've read about how to make and release and lots of other things.
So, then I went and found a lesson that contained the use of a Clipping Mask.
I am suppose to Select the main shape and "just" copy it and move it down (doesn't say rather to Paste in front or back but I assumed in back ~ not that it has mattered thus far)
However, while making the main shape I used Gradient Mesh and used an Offset to create a "replica" and so when I go to Select the main shape the mesh is selected and so when I Paste (in back ~ seems most logical) and then move it down the details such as the colors of the Gradient and other such things are visible in front ~ ??
So, I have been trying to abate my problem in lots of different ways.
I have tried using the Pen tool to draw behind the main shape, I've tried making a New Layer and placing it above and below and inbetween the main shape layer, I've tried adding the artwork to the Mask ... I've tried everything I can think of and I've been through many an article in the manual and FAQ's to no avail.
I suppose, what I think I need to know ... is, how ... how on earth do I draw behind this main shape? Am I not able to do it because I am not getting behind the Mask?
Photoshop :: Export Path To Clipping Path
Mar 28, 2012I'm wasting time having to place my image in Illustrator then manually line up the clipping path. You used to be able to save a file with a clipping path as an EPS in photoshop, select "retain vector data", place in illustrator and hit cmd Y to see the clipping path. I need the image and the clipping path in Illustrator and the image is too complex to create a mask in Illustrator. I tried to save it as an EPS but "retain vector data" is grayed out.
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how to reverse the direction of text along a path around a circle?
Photoshop :: Clipping Mask In Cs5
Oct 11, 2013I do not have the ability to create a clipping mask in cs5. It doesn't matter if I use the short cut or the long way. In fact, when I go the long way it is in grey print, not black...so it is not even an option.
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Feb 3, 2005what a clipping mask is, since a layer mask seems to do the same thing.
A layer mask uses a mapped grayscale image transposed onto the current layer's document in order to determine each pixels transparency level accordingly.
But to me, a clipping mask is the same thing when you ALT+CLICK between 2 layers, and the layer below which is not indented uses it's content (and it's transparency) to determine what the (now indented) layer above's contents can be "seen".
Photoshop :: Clipping Mask?
Apr 22, 2005I've an image and typed the words . Do I create the clipping mask or something else ? I would see the the words inside the image. Will I use the clipping mask to get them togherher?
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May 13, 2012I cannot get the clipping mask to work. I have tried Ctrl + G and have gone the long route and it will not blend in at all. I am trying to teach myself and have searched and searched but cannot find an answer. I have also checked to make sure I am on the correct layer.
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May 3, 2013In CS6, the clipping mask is just an icon in the lower right of the layer icon in the palette. How do I easily drag it to another layer to create the same clipping mask? In previous Photoshops, you could option drag it to other layers/folder to quickly add the masks.
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What is the point of imposing this restriction, and how do you get around it?
Photoshop :: Clipping Mask Broken
Jun 27, 2009I am running Photoshop CS4 and whenver I try to make an adjustment layer only affect the layer below it by creatnig a clipping mask, it just disables the Adjustment layer. What I mean by this is that its just as if I hid the adjustment layer, so it doesn't affect anything. I've tried everything in the Solutions to Common Problems thread.
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Oct 21, 2008Basically I have a background layer and group with 5 layers inside. I want to set an adjustment as a clipping mask to affect the whole group but I don't want it to affect the background layer. Is there a way to create a clipping mask for a group, so that just the layer within this group are affected and not the background layer?
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Sep 7, 2007Im trying to clip a bunch of layers, based on a shape with no fill, just the path basically...
So I think I need to group the layers and mask the group right?
So I put all the layers in a group..and then click the little white cirkel in a grey rectangle at the bottom right? And then what? If I alt click that white square that appears next to my group layer.. I can edit it.. should I put my clipping shape there? cause that still doesnt clip anything and I cant adjust the fill either..
Photoshop :: Can't Stroke Object After Clipping Mask / CS6
Jul 22, 2012OS: Windows 7 64 bit Ps: CS6
Create a New Layer and place it above the "main object" layer (which has a Clipping Mask) and also apply the Clipping Mask Then I am to Ctrl + Click the main object to Select it and then Right Click to choose Stroke from the menu.
However, when I right click the New Layer with the Clipping Mask the Stroke option is not available ~ nor is it when I click on the object itself on the canvas.
So, I went to Edit > Stroke and tried to apply the Stroke that way but the Stroke is not visible.
I also tried going to Blending Options to apply the Stroke but it's not visible this way either.
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Photoshop :: Dashed Lines When Using Clipping Mask
Jul 20, 2013when I apply a clipping mask - the picture gets a dashed line border that remains even when the image is saved as JPEG. Is there a way to get rid of the dashed line border?
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Nov 16, 2013So i'm trying to get the clipping mask shortcut working for Photoshop CC on OS X 10.9, when I try to use the shortcut, nothing happens. I even tried deleting the shortcut and remaking it, but when I remake it, it doesn't recognize I'm pressing Command Option G, even though I can press these keys in the System Keyboard Shortcuts and it works, for some reason Photoshop is ignoring me pressing Command and Option at the same time?
Also sometimes when I press Command Option Z to undo it just ignores it as well, I have to manually undo the change using my mouse, then it works again.
Photoshop :: Fx Clipping Mask From Selection Not Working
Oct 17, 2012I'm new to the CS6 interface. In the past this was my process to make add a gradient overlay adjustment to a portion of a layer:
1. Make a selection on a layer
2. Go to the Layers Panel > Select 'fx' menu
3. Choose 'Gradient Overlay' and go from there
Result: a Gradient Overlay adjustment layer with a clipping mask applied to the layer below.
Now in CS6 when I follow this process, it does not automatically create a clipping mask from my selection and make a new adjustment layer with the clipping mask. Instead, it applies the Gradient Overlay to the entire layer. It does this for any option in the 'fx' menu in the Layers Panel. It behaves the same as it did before with any of the options in the Adjustment Layer, however.
Photoshop :: Convert / Copy Clipping Mask
Oct 21, 2011I was wondering if it is possible to convert/copy a clipping mask to a layer mask.
The reason is, that I have a textured layer, and a highlight layer. By selecting the highlight layer and creating a clipping mask, I get the effect I want.
But... I want to save the highlight layer on its own (as a PNG), in it's clipping mask state, but without the background textured layer.
If I copy the highlight layer and paste it into a new document, it looses the clipping mask. Same if I hide the texture layer.
Photoshop :: Create Clipping Mask For A Group?
May 29, 2006way to create a clipping mask for a group (folder)?
It seems I can only create them for single layers, but not for a whole grouped bunch of layers...