To remove a channel mask
Removing a channel mask from an object removes the transparency
effect produced by the channel mask.
1
Select the masked object.
2
Choose Object > SpriteLayers > Detach Mask. Canvas
removes the channel mask from the selected object.
When you detach a channel mask, Canvas converts the channel mask
to a paint object and places it in the document. The paint object
includes the alpha channels from the masked object if it had alpha
channels.
Vector masks
A vector mask creates a transparency effect based on a style of gradi-
ent ink, such as radial or rectangular. You can choose the style when
you apply a vector mask, or you can apply an existing vector object
as a vector mask.
A vector mask can be applied to any type of objects, including vec-
tor, paint, text, and group objects.
Its easy to apply vector masks. You can drag a vector transparency
tool to apply radial, directional, elliptical, or rectangular style masks.
If you want to use precise values for position and transparency levels,
you can enter numbers in the Transparency palette. You can apply a
mask quickly by selecting an object and choosing Object >
SpriteLayers and selecting a vector mask style in the submenu.
The styles of vector masks applied by the Vector Transparency tools
are related to vector gradient styles. You can think of these tools as
applying a hidden gradient to a masked object. The transparency
effect is based on the hidden gradient; the transparency level is rela-
tive to the lightness of the gradient shading.
Vector mask styles
(Left to right) Radial, Directional,
Rectangular, Elliptical