You can use the Transparency palette to apply vector transparency
effects. When you use the Transparency palette, you can specify val-
ues for the position and intensity of the effect.
In the Transparency palette, the Mask menu shows the vector mask
style when a selected object has a vector mask.
To create a vector mask
1
Select a text, paint, vector, or group object to mask.
2
Select a Vector Transparency tool. These tools are in the
Effects toolbar. Select the tool for the style of vector mask you want
to apply: Radial, Directional, Rectangular, or Elliptical.
3
Drag the tool near or over the selected object. As you drag, a
vector line or shape appears. This represents the position of the vec-
tor transparency effect.
4
To adjust the effect, drag a handle to reposition the transpar-
ency vector. When you finish, press Esc to leave edit mode.
To use the Transparency palette
You can use the Transparency palette to apply a vector mask. To
open the Transparency palette, see Using the Transparency palette
on page 20.355.
1
Select an object to mask.
2
In the Transparency palette, choose a mask style in the Mask
menu.
Note: You cant select Object in the pop-up menu. To use an object
as a vector mask, see Masking with a vector object on page 20.371.
3
To adjust the effect, drag the handles to reposition the transpar-
ency vector. When you finish, press Esc to leave edit mode.
Setting the vector mask scope
When you apply a vector mask to a vector object, the mask affects
the vector objects fill ink or its fill ink and stroke (pen ink). To
change the effect, change the Scope setting in the Transparency pal-
ette. See Controlling the scope of transparency effects on
page 20.359.
Vector Transparency tools:
Radial, Directional, Rectangular,
Elliptical