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How to Delete Intersecting Lines

  • November 30, 2022
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I'm using Illustrator to create vector artwork that I can then export to SVG for use by my vinyl cutter (Silhouette Cameo 4). I've hand-traced this artwork and I'm left with a circle and boomerang shape which intersect - I need to delete the blue circle lines that are 'under' the boomerang or the cutter will cut the vinyl along those lines (which I don't want).

 

I've tried using the Scissors tool but it never seems to work for me when I only want to cut a part of a line/shape. How do I remove the blue lines that I've marked with red squiggles?

 

    Correct answer Doug A Roberts

    Select all, use the shapebuilder tool (shift + M) and alt-click on the parts you want to remove.

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    Doug A Roberts
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    Doug A RobertsCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    November 30, 2022

    Select all, use the shapebuilder tool (shift + M) and alt-click on the parts you want to remove.

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      rossw71701Author
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      November 30, 2022

      Would that be Command-click on the Mac?

      michelew83603738
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      michelew83603738Community Expert
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      November 30, 2022

      No, it is Opt Click on the Mac.

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