Using the Transparency Palette

The Transparency palette is a control center for SpriteLayer effects. The palette includes controls and options for opacity, masks, transparency scope, and transfer modes.

In the Transparency palette, you can:

Use the Opacity slider to set the opacity of a selected object. The effect is the same as using the Opacity slider in the Properties bar. (See Opacity Effects.)
Use the Scope options to control transparency effects in vector objects. (See Controlling the Scope of Transparency Effects.)
Change the transfer mode of a selected object using the Transfer Mode menu. (See Using Transfer Modes.)
Apply channel masks and vector masks using the Mask menu. (See Transparency Masks.)

The palette works with a single selected object. The controls in the palette are not available when more than one object is selected.

You can also quickly apply SpriteLayer effects by using the controls in the Properties bar.

To Open the Transparency Palette:

Do one of the following:

Choose Window | Palettes | Transparency.
Object | SpriteLayers | Show Palette.

Transparency Palette Options

Options for opacity, transfer mode, scope, and masks appear in the Transparency palette. When an object is selected, the Transparency palette displays the object’s opacity and transfer mode.

Opacity	Drag the slider or enter a percentage to set the opacity of a selected object.
Scope	Set the transparency scope for a selected vector object.
Transfer Mode	Select a transfer mode. This is the method for blending a color with the background color.
Mask	Click to show or hide the mask options.
Edit	When a selected object has a channel mask or vector mask, click Edit to edit the mask.
Channel Editing View	Choose Channel to create a channel mask. Choose a vector mask style to create a vector mask. If the object has a mask, the menu shows the type of mask. Choose None to remove the object’s mask. When a masked object is selected, mask options appear in this area.