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# Compositing options

**Compositing** is the process or technique of combining visual elements from separate sources into single images. Icon Pack Studio provides 5 different compositing modes.

## **Overlap**

![](https://2951925047-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LbhTQpvrCNT3tTFB_3o%2F-MUegHW0PYCGlk3kT7fB%2F-MUerCLLYu7Io9QubE-N%2FFrame%20208.png?alt=media\&token=c2f659d9-c2eb-4587-a9d7-09d579634d15)

The overlap method is the **standard compositing mode**. Shape B is just placed on top of Shape A.\
If Shape B is translucent, you will see part of Shape A under the area occupied by Shape B.<br>

## **Printed on**

![](https://2951925047-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LbhTQpvrCNT3tTFB_3o%2F-MUegHW0PYCGlk3kT7fB%2F-MUerIXzcdyGmPkvuBn5%2FFrame%20209.png?alt=media\&token=a2d2c143-58af-4c39-8ca9-01ca2e245ff8)

This mode is similar to overlap, but the area of the Shape B that exceeds the borders of Shape A are not drawn. If Shape B is translucent, you will see part of Shape A under the area occupied by Shape B.\
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**Please note**: If Shape B is completely contained in the area of Shape A, Print on will work exactly like Overlap.

## **Engraved**

![](https://2951925047-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LbhTQpvrCNT3tTFB_3o%2F-MUegHW0PYCGlk3kT7fB%2F-MUerKp3yxJS5X6VhU_u%2FFrame%20210.png?alt=media\&token=bafb6a91-f46e-41cf-85f6-6fa628278bd5)

When Engraved is selected, Shape B is subtracted by Shape A, generating a hole in the picture on the bottom. In this case, the color of Shape B is ignored.

## **Overwrite**

![](https://2951925047-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LbhTQpvrCNT3tTFB_3o%2F-MUegHW0PYCGlk3kT7fB%2F-MUerMSoaRIiuzijupO4%2FFrame%20211.png?alt=media\&token=556a4d2f-6ee0-4af2-b353-56aa1bf67076)

When Overwrite is selected Shape B will replace the content of Shape A instead of overlapping it.\
If Shape B is translucent, you won't see Shape A under the area occupied by Shape B.

**Please note:** If Shape B is opaque, Overwrite will work exactly like Overlap.