----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gabriela.perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 3:45 PM
Subject: [flexcoders] Drawing shapes with "holes" and applyng them as mask 
in AS3


> Hi there.
> Im trying to make something that will sound very familiar to
> "flashers" around here (sure youre here!)
> I need to draw a shape with a hole, and need to apply it as a mask to
> an image. Im doing this with Flex. The "hole" in the mask is
> dynamically created, thats why Im not using flash to draw a movieclip
> as my mask.
> Any ideas? Thanx in advance :0)

Instead of thinking of two shapes with one being subtracted from the other, 
think of it as one of those inflatable neck pillows, but with the ends 
wrapping around completely. It would look like a regular pillow with a hole, 
but would actually be a horseshoe shape with the ends touching.

Paul

> Gabi

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