# Mask with child mc problem

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-with-child-mc-problem/288120>\
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**Created:** [May 11, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-with-child-mc-problem/288120 "2009-05-11T15:53:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![gkatny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/848f3c/32.png) [@gkatny](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/gkatny)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mask-with-child-mc-problem/288120/1 "2009-05-11T15:53:10Z")

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Hi

I’m trying to build a simple mask with 2 children mcs. The masking is almost working, but the two children only mask where they _don’t_ overlap.

I’ve tried using a mask layer and using code, and it’s the same effect either way.

below is the code:

import caurina.transitions.\*

sticker.mask = noteMask\_mc;

Tweener.addTween(noteMask\_mc.mask\_1, {y:-540, scaleX:2.5, scaleY:2.5, time:10, transition:“easeIn”});  
Tweener.addTween(noteMask\_mc.mask\_2, {x:255, scaleX:2.5, scaleY:2.5, time:10, transition:“easeIn”});

has anyone else run into this? And has anyone found a solution?

Thanks in advance