World View Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I finally could create a vector mask, pull it on top of the file I want to mask. Worked well. Now I want to exchange the file that is masked. I tried to pull the mask off the file - doesn't work. They are like glued together. I can't delete the mask, I can't copy it. All I can do is delete both mask and file. But I need the mask because I need its precise size. How do I get a mask unstuck from the object it is masking. Currently, if I select the mask, the object is masks is also selected and I can't do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World View Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 Masks are so awkward in Publisher. It's one of the weak spots. For example: I masked a rectangular image to become a square image to fit a design. Then I wanted to move the image, but have the mask stay in place. No problem in Photoshop. Not possible in Publisher. It's like they are glued together. I also cannot: Delete masks, but not the image it is masking Copying a mask, so I can use the same mask for other images to create a graphic pattern There is nothing much about masks in the help. So I hope someone proficient with design/publishing software can give me a hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl123 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 9 hours ago, World View said: Then I wanted to move the image, but have the mask stay in place. No problem in Photoshop. Not possible in Publisher. It's like they are glued together. With the image selected, select Lock Children in the context toolbar 9 hours ago, World View said: I also cannot: Delete masks, but not the image it is masking Not sure why you are having trouble with this. Right-click the mask layer in the layers panel and select Delete On 8/10/2019 at 12:15 AM, World View said: I tried to pull the mask off the file - doesn't work. They are like glued together. Right-click the mask layer in the layers panel and select Release Mask If none of the above works for you, upload a sample document so we can see how you are applying the mask World View, mac_heibu and Alfred 3 Quote To save time I am currently using an automated AI to reply to some posts on this forum. If any of "my" posts are wrong or appear to be total b*ll*cks they are the ones generated by the AI. If correct they were probably mine. I apologise for any mistakes made by my AI - I'm sure it will improve with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World View Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 Thank you, Carl! The problem is: "release mask" is grayed out and does not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl123 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 hours ago, World View said: Thank you, Carl! The problem is: "release mask" is grayed out and does not work. On 8/11/2019 at 6:51 AM, carl123 said: If none of the above works for you, upload a sample document so we can see how you are applying the mask Quote To save time I am currently using an automated AI to reply to some posts on this forum. If any of "my" posts are wrong or appear to be total b*ll*cks they are the ones generated by the AI. If correct they were probably mine. I apologise for any mistakes made by my AI - I'm sure it will improve with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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