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clipping path outline is removed when making a clipping mask

Explorer ,
Aug 11, 2024 Aug 11, 2024

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How do I keep the top object of a clipping mask (the clipping path) maintain its outline? Every time I make a clipping mask, it gets removed, and I have to go into Layers, make active the clipping path and reapply the outline, manually - any annoying extra few steps. 

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Community Expert , Aug 11, 2024 Aug 11, 2024

Select the things that you want to put inside the mask. 

Edit > Cut

Select the mask.

Press Shift * D twice. You should get into Draw inside mode

Edit > Paste in place

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Aug 11, 2024 Aug 11, 2024

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Select the things that you want to put inside the mask. 

Edit > Cut

Select the mask.

Press Shift * D twice. You should get into Draw inside mode

Edit > Paste in place

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Thank you. That did the trick. I haven't noticed the drawing modes before, but is saves a few steps. 

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Aug 12, 2024 Aug 12, 2024

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Glad you could solve it!

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