How do I make a sine wave in illustrator?

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Hi,I started a thread earlier this evening but I think that I accidentally flagged it as "solved" or something like that (I'm new to this forum). So I'm trying this again. I want to know if there's a way of creating a sine wave in illustrator. I've managed to create a cosine wave by using the zig zag effect on a line and choosing "smooth". But I can't seem to find a good way to make a sine wave.This is the difference for anyone wondering:I want a sine wave just like the picture above.Thanks for the help!ekmanch

Jacob Bugge · Accepted Answer

How do I apply a transform that offsets the line horizontally so I can put a clipping mask on it? The clipping mask seems to work but it doesn't allow me to just take a part in the middle. Only at the ends of the line.

ekmanch,

As I (mis)understand it, to create a single full sine wave, you may:

1) Create a horizontal line 2.5 times the length of the desired full sine wave (or you may adapt the length later);

2) Effect>Distort & Transform>Zig Zag with 4 Ridges per segment and Smooth Points and the desired height as the Size (or you may adapt later);

3) Object>Expand Appearance;

4) Object>Path>Add Anchor Points;

5) With the Scissors Tool cut where the sine wave starts and ends;

6) Ungroup if needed and delete the end bits (and adapt the length/height if needed).

SJRiegel · Answer

You could try this script, and see if it works for you.

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