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mbrehm81
mbrehm81
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September 10, 2018
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Shape Builder Tool

  • September 10, 2018
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Is there a function in InDesign that is similar to the shape builder tool. I want to create an arc that has multi colors that are solid. Using a gradient isn't a good option.

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Marianne-Deiters
Marianne-Deiters
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September 10, 2018

InDesign doesn't have such a tool, but you could construct an arc with the help of the pathfinder panel. Then create colored objects and group them. Copy the group to the clipboard, mark the arc and use EDIT > PASTE INTO.

The content and the shape remain editable.

mbrehm81
mbrehm81Author
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September 10, 2018

Need more explanation on how to do that. I'm not advanced enough to do that yet.

Marianne-Deiters
Marianne-Deiters
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September 10, 2018

pathfinder: InDesign: Pathfinder Tips and Tricks | InDesign FX, a lynda.com series - YouTube

this film shows the principle of "paste into": Illustrator tutorial: Paste shapes inside of other shapes | lynda.com - YouTube

winterm
winterm
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September 10, 2018

Nope. In InDesign you're limited to Pathfinder's Shape Modes, which in turn lacks some features available in Illustrator.

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