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What does Mask Layer button do


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It turns a layer into Zorro :ph34r: lol!

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18 hours ago, sumneuron said:

The docs made it seem like it would also do something with vectors :13_upside_down:

guess it is just something to ignore

As @>|< explained, pixel masks can do something to vector objects, that being to modify the opacity of the masked object(s). So for example, in the Pixel persona you can use a pixel brush set to an intermediate grey to make part of a vector shape partially transparent, using any of the zillion or so pixel brushes available in that persona, including the built-in ones that come with the app, ones you create yourself, & those you can purchase like the excellent DAUB brushes.

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This seems like the right place to ask this question having searched the forums.

Is there a way of clipping OR masking an Adjustment layer with a vector shape? I realise that Adjustment layers have their own built in pixel masks, but basically I'm aiming to see the effects of an Adjustment layer only within the bounds of a vector shape.

I've been playing around with it and it doesn't seem to work in the same way that clipping and masking layers, groups or shapes does.

Thanks in advance.

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