---
title: "Subtract Selection From Layer Mask"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/11601.html"
section_path: "BodyPaint 3D > Layer Menu > Subtract Selection From Layer Mask"
command_id: "170232"
description: "When you choose this command, the selection is filled with black in the layer mask. The corresponding parts of the layer will be transparent."
---

# Subtract Selection From Layer Mask

When you choose this command, the selection is filled with black in the layer mask. The corresponding parts of the layer will be transparent.