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If you are masking multiple objects, the objects must be grouped. For more information about grouping objects, see
"Grouping objects" on page 58.
Do one of the following to paste the mask:
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• Select Edit > Paste as Mask.
• Select Modify > Mask > Paste as Mask.
A mask applied to an image with a black canvas
Masking objects using the Paste Inside command
If you are a FreeHand user, you may be familiar with the Paste Inside method of creating masks. Paste Inside creates
either a vector mask or a bitmap mask, depending on the type of mask object you use. The Paste Inside command
creates a mask by filling a closed path or bitmap object with other objects: vector graphics, text, or bitmap images.
The path itself is sometimes referred to as a clipping path, and the items it contains are called contents or paste
insides. Contents extending beyond the clipping path are hidden.
The Paste Inside command in Fireworks produces a similar effect to the Paste as Mask command, with a couple of
differences:
• With Paste Inside, the object you cut and paste is the object to be masked. Compare this with Paste as Mask, where
the object you cut and paste is the mask object.
• With vector masks, Paste Inside shows the fill and stroke of the mask object itself. A vector mask object's fill and
stroke are not visible by default with Paste as Mask. You can turn a vector mask's fill and stroke on or off, however,
using the Property inspector. For more information, see "Changing the way masks are applied" on page 176.
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