Masks on layer effects

[JensLundin]

I want to use different layer effects on the same layer, ex inner and outer shadow, and mask their individual coverage?

[jorismak]

You can paint black or white (or in between :)) on a FX layer to mask it. Does this do what you want ?

[JensLundin]

You can paint black or white (or in between :)) on a FX layer to mask it. Does this do what you want ?

Choosing one or more layer effect(s) only gives an "fx" icon on the actual layer - how do you get into a mask for it - painting on the layer just paints the actual color on the layer itself?

[jorismak]

Open the layer (there's a little array for it to expand it / open it, right?). That way you see all the adjustment layers and live-fx layers. Each layer is a mask in itself

[JensLundin]

Open the layer (there's a little array for it to expand it / open it, right?). That way you see all the adjustment layers and live-fx layers. Each layer is a mask in itself

No - It's an dialog box with checkmarks for Gausian Blur, Outer shadow, Inner shadow, Outher glow, Inner glow, Outline, 3D , Bevel/Emboss,Color overlay, Grdient overlay - you open it by pressing the "fx" icon between the adjustment- and live filters icons in the bottom of the layers panel. I'm not referring to filter and adjustment layers - but to layer effects?

[MEB]

@jorismak,

Currently there's no way to apply masks to Layer Effects. The masks affect the layer's contents not the effects themselves.

[jorismak]

ah, those things. Was thinking about filters or adjustments. Shows something about me, forgot there was that other stuff about drop-shadow and stuff :)

[Aammppaa]

Have just been frustrated by this issue.

 

I want to mask a layer fx Outer Shadow, but can't.

[cinemachine]

Has this ability been added yet in Affinity Photo 2?  If not it would REALLY be useful so hopefully the serif team is listening.