Noob question: Are shapes possible outside of shape layer?

[John Cuevas]

You can create masks on other layers, using the shape/mask tools, but you won’t have all the animators or controls of a shape layer. Can you describe in more detail what you are trying to accomplish?

Johnny Cuevas, Editor
Thinkck.com

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