How to refine mask on iPad?

[Milohosi]

On the iPad V2 version of Photo, I cannot find the equivalent of "Refine Mask" that is available on the desktop version when right-clicking on a mask.

As far as I can see, the iPad version only offers a "Refine selection" function, that can send the output to a mask. But that results in the creation of a new mask. What I want to do is editing/refining an existing mask.

Anyone who can help? 
 

[Dan C]

Hi @Milohosi,

Unfortunately I don't believe it's possible to return to the Refine Mask dialog for an existing mask on iPadOS, my apologies.

However, I am logging this as a requested improvement with the team now - as I certainly can see how the iPad version would benefit from this option.

I hope this clears things up

[NotMyFault]

As a workaround:

1. create a selection from the existing mask, 
2. disable the mask (in case of mask layer), or use channels panel->fill to remove an inherent mask
3. refine the selection
4. create a new mask

[NotMyFault]

4 hours ago, Milohosi said:

What I want to do is editing/refining an existing mask.

Anyone who can help? 

As a workaround,

1. create selection from mask
2. deactivate the mask, or use channels panel to fill the mask
3. refine the selection
4. create a new mask from selection

 

[Milohosi]

3 hours ago, Dan C said:

Hi @Milohosi,

Unfortunately I don't believe it's possible to return to the Refine Mask dialog for an existing mask on iPadOS, my apologies.

However, I am logging this as a requested improvement with the team now - as I certainly can see how the iPad version would benefit from this option.

I hope this clears things up

Thank you very much.

[Milohosi]

4 minutes ago, NotMyFault said:

As a workaround:

1. create a selection from the existing mask, 
2. disable the mask (in case of mask layer), or use channels panel->fill to remove an inherent mask
3. refine the selection
4. create a new mask

That is indeed a good workaround. Thank you.