Can’t link layer mask to smart objects

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Raven_Plenty
Oct 17, 2005
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I can’t seem to link a layer mask to a smart object, as I am able to with a normal pixel layer. Am I missing something? This seems odd.
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Chris_Cox
Oct 17, 2005
No, you’re not missing something.
It’s just a limitation of Smart Objects in CS2.
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YrbkMgr
Oct 18, 2005
Does physically linking it matter?
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chrisjbirchall
Oct 18, 2005
You’ll need to rasterize it first.
RP
Raven_Plenty
Oct 19, 2005
Time for a feature request! Thanks anyway.
RP
Raven_Plenty
Oct 28, 2005
Update: I figured out a different solution to my problem. I can create a mask layer and apply it as a CLIPPING mask by placing it directly below the smart object and ALT-clicking between the two layers. Then, I can select both layers and link them. That way I can move the cropped smart object in one movement. Terrific.

YrbkMgr, it matters to me since otherwise I’d have to move the clipping mask and the cropped image separately. Mildly to majorly annoying.

Maybe I’ve helped someone, maybe not.

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