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anthony40816094
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March 10, 2018
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How to create a single object from multiple object/line vectors?

  • March 10, 2018
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I was wondering how one would create a single object vector from a combination of object and line vectors. For example, I made a word from this combination (cursive so the world contains object vectors for the letters and line vectors for the connections due to it being cursive) and am unable to use options such as pathfinder.

When using pathfinder, this is the failed result:

What would be the process of making this into one vector that can then be manipulated with outlines, color changes, etc...?

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    Correct answer Larry G. Schneider

    Try selecting all the stroke vectors and use Object>Path>Outline Stroke. Then try the Pathfinder>Union or the Shape Builder tool followed by Object>Compound Path>Make.

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    anthony40816094
    anthony40816094Author
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    March 11, 2018

    This works! The only thing to keep in mind is to make the line vectors longer and past where you would visibly see them "connect" to the letter object vectors! makes the end product more fluid!

    Jeff Witchel, ACI
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    Jeff Witchel, ACICommunity Expert
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    March 10, 2018

    As Larry recommended, take a look at the Shape Builder tool. Here's a couple of videos that should help:

    http://www.jeffwitchel.net/2011/12/geared-up-for-shape-builder/

    http://www.jeffwitchel.net/2012/10/create-instant-puzzle-pieces/ 

    anthony40816094
    anthony40816094Author
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    March 11, 2018

    Nice videos! This method should work as well! Thanks!

    Ton Frederiks
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    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2018

    Try first Object > Path > Outline Stroke before using Pathfinder Unite.

      anthony40816094
      anthony40816094Author
      Participant
      March 11, 2018

      This works just as long as there aren't any overlapping figures! but still works!

      Larry G. Schneider
      Community Expert
      Larry G. SchneiderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      March 10, 2018

      Try selecting all the stroke vectors and use Object>Path>Outline Stroke. Then try the Pathfinder>Union or the Shape Builder tool followed by Object>Compound Path>Make.

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