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dzgnr89
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May 14, 2017
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Dividing an arc or a curve equally?

  • May 14, 2017
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How can I divide an arc or a curve into equal parts along its length?

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    https://forums.adobe.com/people/Monika+Gause  wrote

    The script divides segments, not paths. In your example points cannot be added at random places, because then it might be impossible to shape it.

    That's really sad to know. Now what's the difference between a segment and a path? Moreover, what method I can employ now? I am currently exporting the curve as dwg, dividing it in autocad, then opening the dwg again in Illustrator as a cumbersome workaround.


    A segment is the part of a path between two anchor points.

    You could try plugins like CADtools. CAD tools will also just add points, like so:

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    Monika Gause
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    May 14, 2017
    dzgnr89
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    Inspiring
    May 14, 2017

    I tried the divide script. After pressing the OK button, nothing happens. I tried it on multiple curves and lines. I also selected on curve and ran it but nothing happens after the OK button of the script interface box.

    Monika Gause
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    May 14, 2017

    Please show your artwork.

    What exactly are you doing step by step?

    I just tried it in CC 2017.1 and it works.