Basic Clipping Path
Clipping Path on Basic Shape (Square or Oval)

Embedded transparency (holes): None
Number of closed paths drawn: Single path
Outlining curves:Very basic curves
(only straight lines or oval shape)

Simple Clipping Path
Clipping Path(s) on Simple Shapes
Embedded transparency (holes): None or few

Anchor Points Required: 10 - 20
Number of closed paths drawn: From 1 to 5 paths
Outlining curves: Simple curves
(straight or oval curves)

Compound Clipping Path
Clipping Paths on Compound Shapes
or Several Basic Shapes

Embedded transparency (holes): Few
Number of closed paths drawn: From 5 to 10 paths
Outlining curves: Many curves

Extra Compound Clipping Path
Clipping Paths on Complex Shapes or Many
Simple or Compound Shapes

Embedded transparency (holes): 10-15 holes
Number of closed paths drawn: 10-15 Paths
Outlining curves: Numerous curves

Complex Clipping Path
Clipping Paths on Complex Shapes or Many
Simple or Compound Shapes

Embedded transparency (holes): 10 or more holes
Number of closed paths drawn: More than 15
Outlining curves: Numerous curves

Super Complex Clipping Path
Clipping Paths on very Complex Shapes or
Numerous Simple or Compound Shapes

Embedded transparency (holes): Numerous holes
Number of closed paths drawn: Numerous paths
Outlining curves: Numerous curves