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apply transparency, each individual object is given a separate transparency and you get
an entirely different effect when the objects are overlaid.

Individual transparency (left) or group transparency (right)

Mixing individual and group transparencies
You can combine the methods above to create complex transparency combinations. For
example you could set an object to 50% transparency, then group it and apply a
transparency to the group as well. You are also able to apply a transparency to a group
first, and then later apply attributes to individual objects within a group. Just hold down
"Ctrl", click the individual object and change its attributes.

Group transparency on blends

For more on blends see Blends (on page 317).

When adding a transparency to a Blend object, the transparency will be applied to the
blend as a whole. It is treated like group transparency.

If you want the transparency to be applied to each individual step of the blend, first make
the objects transparent, and then blend.

Opacity Masks

As described above, the Transparency Tool allows you to apply either flat or graduated
transparency to any object or group. But sometimes you need more advanced control
over the transparency (or opacity) of an object. Opacity masks are a very powerful way of
achieving this.