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1. Re: Clipping Mask Problem
Monika Gause Jul 29, 2011 11:52 AM (in response to Rodieck)This zebra outline needs to be one continous (and closed) path. So only one object on that layer, which must not be a compound path (in this case)
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2. Re: Clipping Mask Problem
Russell Goodman Jul 29, 2011 11:54 AM (in response to Monika Gause)If anyone knows about zebra's, it's Monika!
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3. Re: Clipping Mask Problem
Rodieck Jul 29, 2011 12:06 PM (in response to Monika Gause)Thanks, Monica-zebra --
I think it meets those criteria. It's on a layer by itself and when I click on one part of the path, the whole path is selected. And I can fill it with a color: I thought that meant it was a closed path, but maybe not?
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4. Re: Clipping Mask Problem
Jacob Bugge Jul 29, 2011 12:22 PM (in response to Rodieck)Rodieck,
Another approach, which would lead to simple closed fill/nostroke stripe paths inside the outer shape (which might be better or worse depending on a number of things), and which would work even with several open paths together forming the outer shape, could be to:
1) Select all the stripes (which extend past the outer shape) and Object>Outline Strokes,
2) Create a copy of the outer shape, which may be/remain (an) open path(s), as the topmost object,
3) Object>Path>Divide Objects Below (for each path forming part of the outer shape),
4) Delete the outlying ends.
And what Russel said.
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5. Re: Clipping Mask Problem
rcraighead Jul 29, 2011 12:33 PM (in response to Rodieck)There's no need for the zebra outline to be in a separate layer. Try dragging it into the Layer containing the stripes. Make sure it's the top object and try again. It would be helpful to see the content of each layer, in your screen shot, for troubleshooting purposes.
If you want to keep the stripes in a separate layer, drag the "stripes" layer into the "zebra" layer the deselect all and select the "zebra" layer in the layers panel. Then choose "Make Clipping Mask" from the Layers flyout menu. This will leave the "stripes" layer intact within the "zebra" layer. Otherwise, all the elements will be moved to a single clipping group.
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6. Re: Clipping Mask Problem
Rodieck Jul 29, 2011 3:22 PM (in response to rcraighead)That did the trick! Thanks very much. (Doing a dance of joy ...)




