I have created a layer mask in which I have erased a number of pixels around
the edges of a bitmap, creating a nice textured,torn-paper look. I'd like to
use the bitmap--a series of three gradient colors--in several different opacity
levels without altering the gradient. Is there a way to do this, or will I lose
the information stored in the mask once I replace the bitmap (I had to flatten
it, of course)?

If I understand your question properly, try this:

- Add your new bitmap image, makie this the act Layer
- Alt/Option click on the Layer Mask from the other Layer. This will create a
selection from the Mask.
- Click Add New Mask icon command

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If I understand your question properly, try this:

- Add your new bitmap image, makie this the act Layer
- Alt/Option click on the Layer Mask from the other Layer. This will create a
selection from the Mask.
- Click Add New Mask icon command

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Thanks, heathrowe; I direct selected the mask, copied and then pasted as mask. F----ing brilliant!!!! Fireworks rules!!!!!!!

Thanks, heathrowe; I direct selected the mask, copied and then pasted as mask. F----ing brilliant!!!! Fireworks rules!!!!!!!

Your welcome and indeed it rules
h

Your welcome and indeed it rules
h