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May 23, 2021
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Clipping mask does not create an intersection

  • May 23, 2021
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After the update in May 2021 I have a problem with the clipping masks: I can create them (Alt key and separator line of the layers), but they do not create an intersection. So far I have drawn one on one layer and wanted to color my drawing through the clipping mask. The problem has only existed since the update

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Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

Thank you for your answer. I've done it this way so far and it worked. What should I do instead?


You seem to misunderstand what Clipping Masks are supposed to do. 

If the base Layer has no content in the middle then that’s empty … 

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c.pfaffenbichler
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Community Expert
May 23, 2021

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible? 

What are the Layers’ Blend Modes? 

Participant
May 23, 2021

The white area within the black circle should be colored red. In my clipping mask I colored the area red

Participant
May 23, 2021

The Blend mode is "normal"