Use Vector shapes as pixel selections

[njakeman]

Hi,

 

Is it possible to use a closed curve/polygon in a vector layer to create a selection area that can then be used to clip a pixel layer?

 

 

 

I have got an .ai file from a designer with shapes in it that I need to use as templates for multiple crops of a raster image, that will then be used to assemble a new composite.

 

e.g. in the attached SS I want to create a selection area using the selected white polygon...

 

Possible?

[Chris_K]

Hi njakeman

 

 

Converting vector paths to selections is a feature in Photo, but unfortunately not one in Designer at this point. Obviously I;m not aware of what your end goal is so this is only a suggestion, but you can drag the vector shape on top of the pixel layer in the layers tab and it will automatically clip to the pixel layer and create a vector mask

 

Cheers

[A_B_C]

(Well, you can always Option + click the thumbnail of the shape in the layers list, in order to get the “marching ants” …  :))

[njakeman]

Chris_K thanks - I may have posted to the wrong forum then! My question was actually regarding Photo. Still not sure how to complete this action though?

Could  you describe?

[MEB]

Hi njakeman,

Assuming you have a vector object (to use as a clipping object) and an image, you only have to drag the image over the vector object in the Layers panel.

Here's a small clip (no sound) showing how to do it.