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Custom layer shape properties transfer to mask
How can I add the shape properties to a mask on a solid? I’d like an identical shape as a mask instead of a shape layer.
Best way to do this?
Thanks.
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3 Replies
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Select the shape layer, then on the menu bar Layer -> Auto-trace.
Johnny Cuevas, Editor
Thinkck.com“I have not failed 700 times. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.”
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Also, if you just need your shape layer to be a mask, you could just put it above the layer you want to mask and change the bottom layers track matte to alpha matte.
Johnny Cuevas, Editor
Thinkck.com“I have not failed 700 times. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.”
—THOMAS EDISON on inventing the light bulb. -
Thank you!
I had tried a track matte but it wasn’t working.
When you suggested track matte, I tried again and found I couldn’t see the contents inside the shape layer because the gradient fill was low. Raised gradient fill to 100% and it worked great. 🙂Auto trace is also a good solution. Of course there is much more control with the shape layer and track matte.
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