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MahaMN
April 16, 2026
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Pan Behind Tool

What is the reason calling it Pan Behind Tool?

 

 

    Brian-MaffittCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    April 16, 2026

    When it was first invented it was so you could reposition the contents of a masked layer without moving the perceived position of the mask (so, “pan” the contents “behind” the mask). Over time it evolved to be an Anchor Point tool, a Slip & Slide editing tool, etc, so the legacy name makes a lot less sense.

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    Brian-MaffittCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    April 16, 2026

    When it was first invented it was so you could reposition the contents of a masked layer without moving the perceived position of the mask (so, “pan” the contents “behind” the mask). Over time it evolved to be an Anchor Point tool, a Slip & Slide editing tool, etc, so the legacy name makes a lot less sense.

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    MahaMN
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    April 16, 2026

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