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Bug

Masking works correctly in ArcGIS Pro, but when imported into ArcGIS Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud, masking is not applied.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000162880
SubmittedNovember 13, 2023
Last ModifiedNovember 24, 2023
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.2 Beta
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0
StatusIn Product Plan

Additional Information

The item is a clipping mask that gets dropped in the Adobe Illustrator Exchange (AIX) file. The text knockouts made in ArcGIS Pro are no longer valid after editing text. It is recommended to perform this in Adobe Illustrator unless it is known that no text updates are occurring.

Workaround

Perform the masking technique in Adobe Illustrator using an opacity mask. It better serves users who are updating their text after opening it in Adobe Illustrator. The text knockouts made in ArcGIS Pro are no longer valid after editing text. It is recommended to perform this in Adobe Illustrator unless it is known that no text updates are occurring.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000162880

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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