Problem with stroke within an object

[jorgeo8300849]

Hey Guys,, I have a problem , So i have a shape that has a mask in the middle , but i need that the original shape to keep its stroke , so the mask shape ( the one inside needs to have a thinner stroke .. how can I do this?? thanks 

So I need to get rid of the line of the shape inside the square , but  keepping the stroke of the square outside , so i want to manipulate each one separately.

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[Monika Gause]

Then don't create a compound path or compound shape out of them.

[jdanek]

Create a "copy" of the original shape ( you will probably have to release the mask or compound path ), so you have 2 of the same shape...1.) for the mask; 1.) for modifications to the original ( i.e., thinner stroke ).