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okml
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August 2, 2020
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Beginner: How to create a wavy rectangle?

  • August 2, 2020
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Hi, how do I make a wavy rectangle like in the picture (pink) above? I tried using Zig-Zag but it turned everything wavy (yellow) instead of just the sides.

Correct answer Ton Frederiks

As Jacob said, there are other ways.

Aplly the Zig Zag effect to a rectangle (like you showed for the yellow shape).

Direct select and delete 2 opposite sides

Object > Expand Appearance.

While stil selected: Object > Path > Join.

Repeat

 

 

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Jacob Bugge
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Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 2, 2020

Indeed, Kurt.

 

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edgrimley
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August 2, 2020

With a rectangle use Envelope distort- Make with Warp. Use the Flag style. Copy and join them together.

    Kurt Gold
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    Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 2, 2020

    You can also just draw a fat straight stroked line and apply Zig Zag to it.

      Jacob Bugge
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      Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 2, 2020

      Ton,

       

      To get an easy regular wavy line, your Zig Zag is the better/obvious choice, but I would delete the ends segments first, to be able to see the effect right away (preview ticked/unticked).

       

        TeresaB831
        TeresaB831
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        February 17, 2022

        How do you "delete the end segments first"?

         

        Jacob Bugge
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        Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        February 17, 2022

        Teresa,

         

        For each end segment, deselect (you can click an empty spot) and Click the segment once with the Direct Selection Tool.

         

        Ton Frederiks
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        Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        August 2, 2020

        As Jacob said, there are other ways.

        Aplly the Zig Zag effect to a rectangle (like you showed for the yellow shape).

        Direct select and delete 2 opposite sides

        Object > Expand Appearance.

        While stil selected: Object > Path > Join.

        Repeat

         

         

          Jacob Bugge
          Community Expert
          Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          August 2, 2020

          okml,

           

          One way for the identical sides case shown is to create one wave side as an open path with the Pen Tool or whatever, then Alt/OptionClickDrag it to the desired position of the opposite side, then join them; you can deselect and SkiftClickDrag over the relevant end Anchor Points or ShiftClick each with the Direct Selection Tool and Ctrl/Cmd+J, then select the whole path and Ctrl/Cmd+J again; there are also other ways.

           

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