Make a symbol hollow i.e. just an outline

[Woolie161]

Hi everybody,

    I have searched in many places trying to find an answer to my question with no success.

Is it possible to invert a symbol (found under the Text icon) so the inside is transparent and the outside is solid?

I am trying to use the "Heart" symbol found in the Text / Symbol section.  If the inside of the Heart is transparent, then I can start with the heart symbol zoomed in so the complete picture can be seen underneath.  After a set time, I will "Zoom out" on the heart, so the heart shape will shrink to nothing while showing the persons face under the heart.  eventually, it will end with a blank screen.

I have experimented with masks over the image and also tried creating a transition with no success.

If someone could share an example or notes on inverting the solid fill of a symbol, that would be great.

Thank you

Woolie

[jienense]

Hello,

Is this what you're referring to?

corazón_Mar22-2025_11-49-40.zip

[jkb]

Add a Blank Mask, then add the Heart Symbol as the Mask Stencil. This gives you a Transparent Heart.

Add your Image as Mask Content.

You can then adjust the size of the Heart as required

Jill

[Woolie161]

Thank you again Jill, for your assistance.

Also thank you to Jienense for the download.  I am away from my desktop computer, so I will try you file tonight.

I appreciate both of you taking time to reply and offer solutions.

Woolie