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chouse5189
chouse5189
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June 19, 2017
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Subtracting multiple objects from a shape for transparency in logo

  • June 19, 2017
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Hey

So I have someone that wanted me to transform 9 designs from psd to vector.   The layers are all flattened, with multiple overlays, and Im having enough trouble tracing and figuring out how to replicate them.  ANYWAYS.  I have a few objects selected that I need to punch out of a simple circle, the "font" is outlined, the lines are outlined, they are all grouped, and I still can't seem to get it to do anything but make everything invisible lol HELP!

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    Correct answer Larry G. Schneider

    Try selecting the waves and use Object>Path>Outline Stroke to turn the paths into filled objects. Then use Monika's method.

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    chouse5189
    chouse5189Author
    Participant
    June 19, 2017

    Ive done that multiple times and it just deletes everything but the bottom wave

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 19, 2017

    Select all (including the circle) and then use "Subtract" from the pathfinder panel.

    chouse5189
    chouse5189Author
    Participant
    June 19, 2017

    UPDATE

    It will let me cut out the letters, just not the waves

    Does this have something to do with it being a line and not a "shape"??

    Larry G. Schneider
    Community Expert
    Larry G. SchneiderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 19, 2017

    Try selecting the waves and use Object>Path>Outline Stroke to turn the paths into filled objects. Then use Monika's method.

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