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[quote="Svengali"
edit: I think the process of clearing stencils on all layers is perfectly suited for a simple script/button combo. Stay tuned. [/quote]
would be fantastic!

Create a CLEAR STENCIL button which includes the command: SHAPE SELECT:Clear
OR create a shortcut key and assign SHAPE SELECT:Clear

Either option should permanently remove the lurking stencil, no matter what layer it's on whether visible, hidden or locked.

Sven

edit: what confuses me in the end is that the Stencil button can still be toggled on (yellow highlight) and off even though there is no active stencil or mask. Somehow that doesn't make sense... the Stencil button should REMAIN OFF even though clicked, when there is no stencil or mask on any layer.

@Soom : Ok, your words are totally sensful for me
I'll talk about this to the developers when we will be ready to work properly (the moving is not over yet : now we have to install the network and empty the boxes =)

Svengali wrote:Create a CLEAR STENCIL button which includes the command: SHAPE SELECT:Clear
OR create a shortcut key and assign SHAPE SELECT:Clear

Either option should permanently remove the lurking stencil, no matter what layer it's on whether visible, hidden or locked.

Sven

edit: what confuses me in the end is that the Stencil button can still be toggled on (yellow highlight) and off even though there is no active stencil or mask. Somehow that doesn't make sense... the Stencil button should REMAIN OFF even though clicked, when there is no stencil or mask on any layer.

Sven, that's an idea - I will try on Monday at work.

Ok, Sven's idea works fine - I have now a shortcut, that both clears all stencils from layers and the selection too. Still it's a workaround...