# A Mask Layer Shortcut

**URL:** <https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/a-mask-layer-shortcut/25013>\
**Category:** Feature Request\
**Created:** [September 9, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/a-mask-layer-shortcut/25013 "2026-09-09T20:42:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.nomadsculpt.com/t/a-mask-layer-shortcut/25013/1 "2026-09-09T20:42:50Z")

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At the moment you have to open the layer window - then 3 dot - then tap mask e.g. offset

Would be nice to have a shortcut - maybe with a long press submenu where you can set the mask you want for the shortcut - like e.g. color… or offset…

With the new VDM stamp this would be very helpful.

You stamp VDMs on a layer - then press mask layer shortcut to protect …