How to copy or duplicate a path in a mask
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I frequently need to copy or duplicate a mask path on top of a masked group. This is useful when modifying the path without changing the mask. If I just copy and paste it returns nothing unless I copy mask and masked object together and delete the surplus. It's a bit tedious when doing this often.
Would it be possible to do this like in Adobe AI or is there a setting I missed?
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@Raaskot Copy Shape and Paste Shape.
First use Copy Shape on the clipped group.
Then draw a new object (can be a rectangle) and use Paste Shape.How is this done in Adobe ?
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EDIT: Ah, I understand now: you meant the functions under Edit-->Attributes. I didn't know of these yet I think the procedure is still cumbersome in comparison as stated below. Also I get an unintended offset.
I dont know if I understand you, but if I replicate your suggestion stepwise it does not produce a new path on top of a mask and the masked elements.
Sorry for referring til AI; it's makes it perhaps a bit unclear:
AI: When I select a shape (the mask)with select tool (A), change tol select tool (V) and thus paste in front (cmd-F) I'll achieve what I want: a duplicate on top. This also goes for grouped shapes/objects and is useful for fast editing of effects exactly on top of an existing visual element.
