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Combine strokes to create fillable objects?
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Liz Tufte
Apr 15, 2003, 12:41:17 AM4/15/03
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I know it's best to start by using objects, but I needed to create a bunch of shapes using strokes. Is it possible to combine the strokes so they can be filled like objects?
Wade Zimmerman
Apr 15, 2003, 1:09:11 AM4/15/03
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Yes you have to join the end points of the strokes. That is if you now want to make shapes out of these lines> Use the direct select tool to select two paths then selec the two end points you want to join and go to Object>Path>Join or hit Command+J.
Or You can download the plug in Concatenate which amkes it easy to join many end points at one time. look it up at Versiontracker
B. Philippus
Apr 15, 2003, 1:59:32 AM4/15/03
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1. Copy all the paths;
2. Paste in Front on a new layer; Lock original layer;
3. Draw a filled rectangle and Send to Back;
4. Select paths and rectangle, Divide;
5. Discard (use group select tool) outside portion of rectangle, ungroup, now you should have all fills.
2. Paste in Front on a new layer; Lock original layer;
3. Draw a filled rectangle and Send to Back;
4. Select paths and rectangle, Divide;
5. Discard (use group select tool) outside portion of rectangle, ungroup, now you should have all fills.
Bert
Liz Tufte
Apr 15, 2003, 2:21:52 AM4/15/03
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Wow, you guys are terrific! THANKS!
B. Philippus
Apr 15, 2003, 11:23:29 PM4/15/03
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Glad to help. B.
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