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cxteamnz
cxteamnz
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May 6, 2018
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Pathfinder (minus front) not working

  • May 6, 2018
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Hi, so I want to create 7 equal segment of a circle. I used the polar grid tool to find how to split those segments, then superimposed it on a circle I created previously.

Now I want to substract the 7 lines from the circle by using pathfinder tool. I ungrouped the lines, selected both objects, then clicked on minus front, but what happened at that point is that only the 7 lines dissapear from the drawing without substracting from the circle (see image below):

then when i click on minus front

also when i tried to apply other filter such as interesect  a window pops up and says: the filter produced no results. Please select two overlapping paths.

Can someone help? Thanks

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    Correct answer pixxxelschubser

    Hi cxteamnz​,

    there are several ways to go.

    With your drawing: It seems to be only stroked paths. Pathfinder 'only' works with filled paths. Use Menu: Object --> Expand to create filled paths from your stroked paths.

    After then you can use the pathfinder.

    Have fun

    6 replies

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 3, 2021

    It is an old problem that popped up today.

    I saw the answers that Pathfinder only works with outlined strokes.

    That's true, but the Pathfinder Effect works different when you first apply an Outline Stroke effect.

    I could not resist to create an example with editable strokes.

    As long as you don't expand the appearance the strokes remain fully editable.

      kristin ides
      kristin ides
      Participant
      May 3, 2021

      This worked perfect, thank you!

      lyzolari
      lyzolari
      Participant
      May 12, 2020

      I had same problem and this solved it... Thanks !

      chanaart
      Community Expert
      chanaartCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 7, 2018

      You have to outline the stroke. Pathfinder do not work on the the Stroke. Object: Path: Outline Stroke.

      Chana

        cxteamnz
        cxteamnzAuthor
        Participant
        May 7, 2018

        Hi @pixxxel schubser ! It worked! thank you so much!

          pixxxelschubser
          Community Expert
          pixxxelschubserCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
          Community Expert
          May 7, 2018

          Hi cxteamnz​,

          there are several ways to go.

          With your drawing: It seems to be only stroked paths. Pathfinder 'only' works with filled paths. Use Menu: Object --> Expand to create filled paths from your stroked paths.

          After then you can use the pathfinder.

          Have fun

            I
            isaacl6352120
            Participant
            August 20, 2022

            Thank you thank you thank you! I was having the same issue and found your answer very helpful.

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