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how create a complex mask in Illustrator

New Here ,
Mar 05, 2018 Mar 05, 2018

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Hi,

I`m using Illustrator CC, I have a complex watercolor graphic with some layers and in the middle there is a white circle above a dark circle.

I want to punch out the white circle.

In Photoshop i did it easily.

But how can I get the same result in Illustrator.

I took screenshots to show you the original graphic and my Photoshop result.

Original:

original.PNG

desired result:

Unbenannt.PNG

I`m happy about any tips, instruction or tutorial links...

Thanks for your help!

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Community Expert , Mar 05, 2018 Mar 05, 2018

If it's a vector graphic, then you can do the following:

Select the white circle with the direct selection tool.

Set its fill (only the fill) to an opacity of 0%

You need the apearance panel to do that

Group everything.

Set the group to "Knockout group"

Via the transparency panel.

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Why would you want to do that in Illustrator?

What do you need the mask for?

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Hi Monika,

thanks for your answer.

I want to do that in Illustrator because it`s a vector graphic and I want so the received the quality...

I want to punch out the white circle. When I just blinding out the white circles it looks like this:

But it should look like in the second screenshot above.

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If it's a vector graphic, then you can do the following:

Select the white circle with the direct selection tool.

Set its fill (only the fill) to an opacity of 0%

You need the apearance panel to do that

Group everything.

Set the group to "Knockout group"

Via the transparency panel.

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