Auto creating Mask when editing shape properties

[xrrrr77]

Hey, when I try to change my shape while it's rotated, for some reason it shows Mask in the panel instead of the transform properties? This way I can't rotate it, change color etc... Why is this happening?


https://youtu.be/P-80-0ARaZ0

[Aleke]

Hi @xrrrr77!

I totally understand your frustration. When you rotate and transform a shape, it gets converted into a path, which is why the properties panel changes. But don't worry, you can still change the fill and stroke color by selecting the shape tool. In the top bar, you'll find options to modify those attributes.

For rotating and moving the shape, I recommend using the Ctrl + T shortcut (or Cmd + T on Mac).

Hope this helps! 😊

Alek

[davescm]

To add to the answer from @Aleke , when you created the shape as a simple rectangle, it was a live shape. Hence the controls shown in the properties panel, and the corner controls on the screen. Those were retained when you moved it and rotated it. However one of your transform actions changed the shape from a rectangle to a irregular polygon (by transforming it without retaining the aspect ratio). At that point it is no longer a live shape and the properties panel now shows the shape path as it does with any other 'non-live' shape.

The rest of the answer from Aleke explains how to change the stroke and fill etc.

Dave