n0stal6ic Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Hello, Im looking for help with this topic. I know selection with anti-alliasing works, but it doesnt for some reason in this case. Either way I still want it done this way because I dont see any other thread on it. Im trying to put a "cut-out" per say though the other layer of an object on a layer above it. For example (Attached Image) The big black circle I would like to cut though the white background on the layer below it. As if it were a cookie cutter. Then I would just delete the black circle as a layer and have the white background layer below it to be transparent from where it was cut with anti-aliasing borders. I have a video here of my problem: https://youtu.be/gk53UKAWpTI I dont want each chunk making a cutout, I want there to be anti-alliasing so there are still parts of the white that are semi-transparent to accuratly match the text or the black part that you see. Im wondering if I can just get this done with using the layers as sort of a mask to cut it out. If not then some way to do it with the selection tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution BoltBait Posted November 12, 2022 Solution Share Posted November 12, 2022 If you already have a selection, just switch to the background layer and press the Delete key. If you really want to use Layer 2 as a mask layer for the Background layer... 1. Press Ctrl+A on Layer 2 2. Press Ctrl+C to copy that layer to the clipboard 3. Switch to the Background (white) layer 4. Use Effects > Object > Paste Alpha* *You need my plugin pack installed for that one. 1 Quote Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and a Free Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0stal6ic Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 53 minutes ago, BoltBait said: If you already have a selection, just switch to the background layer and press the Delete key. If you really want to use Layer 2 as a mask layer for the Background layer... 1. Press Ctrl+A on Layer 2 2. Press Ctrl+C to copy that layer to the clipboard 3. Switch to the Background (white) layer 4. Use Effects > Object > Paste Alpha* *You need my plugin pack installed for that one. I have tried the first one with anti-alliasing enabled, but it still seems to only do a full selection delete instead of the surrounding pixels having a little bit of transparency. Also, Where can I find you plugin pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0stal6ic Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, BoltBait said: If you already have a selection, just switch to the background layer and press the Delete key. If you really want to use Layer 2 as a mask layer for the Background layer... 1. Press Ctrl+A on Layer 2 2. Press Ctrl+C to copy that layer to the clipboard 3. Switch to the Background (white) layer 4. Use Effects > Object > Paste Alpha* *You need my plugin pack installed for that one. I found your plugin pack and used it, It works! Thanks! Edited November 12, 2022 by n0stal6ic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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