Masking Chart
As you have seen, there are many different ways to create masks. Depending on which command you choose, you will get different settings for the mask object. The following chart shows the results of applying the different commands to vector objects or bitmap images types of objects.
Type of Object Used as Mask |
Command Chosen |
Result in Object Panel |
Vector object |
Paste as Mask |
Path Outline selected |
Vector object |
Paste Inside |
Path Outline selected |
Vector object |
Group as Mask |
Grayscale Appearance selected |
Bitmap object |
Paste as Mask |
Grayscale Appearance selected |
Bitmap object |
Paste Inside |
Alpha Channel selected |
Bitmap object |
Group as Mask |
Grayscale Appearance selected |