| To create a shape cutout |
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| 1 | Open a copy of the image that you want to use as a fill. |
| 2 | On the Tools toolbar, choose one of the following tools: |
| • | Preset Shape |
| • | Rectangle |
| • | Ellipse |
| • | Symmetric Shape |
| 3 | On the Tool Options palette, set the options for your shape. |
| 4 | In the image window, drag where you want to create the shape. |
| 5 | Adjust the position of the shape. |
| 6 | On the Tool Options palette, click the Shape Cutter button  . |
| The cutout is filled with the underlying imagery and is created as a new file with a transparent background. A layer and mask is also created on the current image. |
To help determine the best size and position for the shape cutout, in the Layers palette, reduce the Opacity setting for the shape so that you can see the underlying image.
