Can you merge two vertices in Illustrator?

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August 5, 2011
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"Join" command works but that's messy if the vertices are in the same location..

Is there any "Weld Vertices" command or equivalent like you see in 3D programs?

Thanks

S

Silicasea

Participating Frequently

As I just discovered how to do this I thought I would post my solution.

The 2 endpoints (vertices) need to be exactly on top of each other. You can use the Transform function to do this by ensuring both the x and y position are exactly the same. Then use the Join command as normal and the result should be a single vertice join.

Steve Fairbairn

Inspiring

Use Average first, then Join.

This will join endpoints only, not vertices.

(A vertex is, to my way of thinking at any rate, an anchor point on a path.)

CarlosCanto

Community Expert

Average!! aha, that's a far better solution. And thanks for clarifying vertices.

there's an Average & Join command, Ctrl+Shift+Alt+J, I don't remember if it is a default shortcut, if it is not, go to Edit->Keyboard Shortcuts->Menu Commands->Other Object, and give it your own sequence.