Pasting a mask onto a shape

I am trying to copy a mask from one shape (creatied in Motion) to another shape(also created in motion). Shape 1 is in Group 1, Shape 2 is in Group 2. When I select Shape 2 and paste, it creates a new layer for the mask within Group 2, and doesn't paste the mask into Shape 2.
Am I missing something? Its been know to happen...

OK, did a little experimenting. I CAN paste the mask onto a video layer. just not a shape layer. Can't drag and drop, either.
I was able to go into my source mask, select all the points (what a hassle!), copy them, then go to the destination shape, create a temp mask with the mask tool, then select that mask and paste the points from my other mask. That worked, but not fun. Not sure if this is a bug or not, it didn't crash or anything, its just something that doesn't work. Well, doesn't work for me....
Thanks!
Matt

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