Constraining path to shape?

Question

I'm trying to figure out how to hide where my paths run outside of the shape. Specifically the darker lines on the bottom of the pumpkin. I've been messing with clipping masks, but they aren't doing what I'd like them to do. Pathfinder isn't helping either. Is there a solution I'm missing, other than rasterizing and cleaning it up from there?

Jacob Bugge · Accepted Answer

lavender0lilacs,

You ought to be able to do it in this way:

1) Select the handle (or headphone set) and lock it (in the Layers panel);

2) Select the yellow pumpkin shape and Ctrl/Cmd+C+F+X+F (hold Ctrl/Cmd and press X then F then X then F) to get a copy above everything else;

3) Select everything (Ctrl/Cmd+A), then Ctrl/Cmd+7 to make the Clipping Mask;

4) Unlock the part from 1).

A suggestion:

You may like the appearance if you extend all the darker lines to go past the yellow path and be cut along it.

This will remove the rounded (partial) ends.

Ton Frederiks · Answer

Select the lines and cut them.Select the yellow shape.Click the rightmost Draw Inside button at the bottom of your toolbar.Select: Edit > Paste in Place.Click the leftmost Draw Normal button at the bottom of your toolbar.You have hidden the ends of the lines (and created a clipping mask).You can edit the lines by selecting Object > Clipping mask > Edit Contents

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