Hiya,
I have got an illustrator clipping mask that is masking a vector behind it, I would like to delete everything (all the vectors) that is outside the clipping mask because I would like to get it engraved with a laser cutter but on EPS Ethos, when I open the illustrator file, even the vectors behind the clipping mask show up. I was wondering if anyone could help!
Thank you!
Oh ok. I have expanded it but I am not quite sure what to do next...?
(Thank you! Again, I'm sorry I'm new to this!)
To delete all outside elements you can use Crop function instead of Clipping Mask.
1. Use your expended image and put the masking shape above it.
2. Select all and click Crop button at the Pathfinder palette
3. Ungroup the result.
4. Delete the objects that have "None" as fill and stroke (you can select 1 element, you will see it at the edge of your masking shape, and then use Select -> Same -> Fill & Stroke command)
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