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Chapter 34:
Using Clipping Paths
Understanding Clipping Paths
The Make Clipping Path command in the Shape menu allows you to mask unwanted portions
of objects or images in a job. The top object becomes a clipping path that masks the object or
image beneath it. You see only the portion of the object or image that fits within the clipping
path. The portion that extends beyond the clipping path is not visible.
Clipping paths use the following terms:
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Clipping path container
– An object or a collection of objects acting as the clipping
path to mask one or more objects.
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Clipped object – the object or objects being masked by a clipping path container.
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Clipping path sets – Clipping path container plus the collection of clipped objects.
Image to be
clipped
Clipping path
container
Clipped object
Before the Make Clipping Path command After the Make Clipping Path command
Tip: You can also create a clipping path using Tools > Generating Decal Cut.
Rules for creating clipping paths
When creating clipping paths, the following rules apply:
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At least two objects must be selected before the Make Clipping Path command is
enabled on the Shape menu.
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The object being clipped and the clipping path must reside on the same layer.
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The top-most object or group of objects serves as the clipping path container.
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Groups of objects can be used as the clipping path container.