TinPianoMan Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Working with a vector image in AD, I would like to achieve the final effect shown in the attached black and white image. I want the final curves to be white for printing on a black ground.I am confused by masks and clipping layers, so would appreciate some guidance on how to make use of these if, as I suspect, this is the most logical way to achieve the end result. In the second attached image, I've shown the three layers I'm working with - 1 white graphic; 2 black keyline; 3 white text. What I think I need to do is use 2 to clip 3 with a transparent fill. I have no idea how to do this :unsure: If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJack Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 If I understand what's going on correctly.... you could just set the blending mode for #2 to Erase. In this case, though, I'd change the #2 shape to be closed (not just lines/stroke... if that's what it is), place it in-between the two shapes and the O and B. Not as a child or as a mask. Then set the blending mode to Erase. This way the knock out will have a perfect fit around all the shapes. How are you printing this? White ink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinPianoMan Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Woohoo! Thanks JimmyJack. I'd been trying the erase blend before but was obviously doing something wrong. Now, with your help, I've finally learned how to do something that's been baffling me for far too long! Thanks so much for your response :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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