Layer-Based Masking/Clipping

Reptorian

This SVG corrobates with this discussion in mind - https://www.reddit.com/r/Inkscape/comments/ah9jzf/mask_as_a_layer_newbie_help/ The video of the process - https://streamable.com/d4vkr Right-click to set to 1/4 if needed. It is also proof of concept that you can use layers as clip/mask much in the same way open source raster programs does. The SVG does not conform to standard SVG. ---- Masking a star by a raster image layer Tutorial 1)Create your star. 2)Insert your desired raster image. 3)Group the star. 4)Group the desired raster image. 5)Clone the desired raster image group. 6)Mask the grouped star with the clone. 7)Group the grouped raster image. 8)The uppermost level of the grouped raster image opacity should be set to 0 9)I would advice to lock the raster group. Convert groups to layers. 10) Now select the star, and move it, you should have the star moved, but not the raster mask.

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