Importing layer masks from Illustrator 1

[editor66]

I am having no luck importing paths as a mask from Illustrator 10 to After Effects 5.5... I should be able to copy and paste but AE just isn't getting anything on the clipboard. Are the versions of my software incompatible?

Thanks in advance for any info

regards, editor66

 

[maruyama]

Nope - they're fine.

Here's what you need:

Adobe Illustrator - open PREFS
Under File Handling / Clipboard, choose:
AICB Preserve Paths.

Now, copy, paste.

HTH

Ko Maruyama
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[maruyama]

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[editor66]

Thank you Ko, works like a charm. Question... the mask from the path lacks "anti-aliasing" meaning that the edges are not smooth. How can I smooth the mask without feathering? I am working in 72dpi for DV... Do I need to start at a higher resolution?

Your help is greatly appreciated

 

[editor66]

My bad... Sorry to waiste your time... Simply hitting the "quality" slash seems to have corrected the situation.

Again, thank you for your help.

 

[maruyama]

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