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Product: Adobe Illustrator (desktop)
Version: 29.8.2 Latest Stable \ x64
OS: [Windows 10 Pro
Hardware: Nvidia 3060, Intel I7 11th Gen, 16GB Ram
Issue: When using a clipping mask to mask an image, only the edges of the mask path are clickable/selectable. Clicking the interior image fill does not select the image or allow isolation/editing.
Steps to reproduce:
1. Place/embed an image on artboard.
2. Create a vector shape above/beside the image.
3. Select image + shape → Object → Clipping Mask → Make.
4. Attempt to click inside the masked image area with Selection tool.
5. Observe that clicking only works on the mask edges; image interior is unselectable.
6. (Optional) In Layers panel, expand clipping group and note that image layer exists but cannot be clicked in-canvas easily.
Expected result: Clicking the image inside the mask should select the image or enter Isolation Mode for the image contents.
Actual result: Only the mask’s edges or bounding dot respond to click; interior is non-selectable.
Work-around: Releasing the mask, then selecting image doesn't function. The mask broke the image functionlity to be selected, even if it was selectable from the middle before masking it. So the image will now (After releasing the mask) will also be only selectable using it's edges.
Frequency: Happens 3 out of 10 times i fresh start illustrator program.
Additional notes: No third-party plug-ins involved; tried resetting Illustrator preferences; same behavior on new document.
Attached: Screenshot of issue, sample .ai file demonstrating problem (file includes image + mask).