Connecting two paths but keeping one above the other

[Paul84]

Hey everyone!

O wonder if any one could have an answer for this tricky issue. I have two paths, one sitting above the other. (fig1) I need to connect them to make one path but, keeping one above the other so I can apply a gradient so it looks like its going behind the path abave (fig2) any ideas? I've tried connecting paths but it simply makes one flat path, I've tried intertwine too but that dosn't either 😞

Any help greatly appreciated

[Monika Gause]

Just using Join does not work?

[Paul84]

Unfortunatley not. It makes it a single line (great!) but on the same plane (not great)

[Monika Gause]

And then you apply this and get what you want?

[Paul84]

Ahh hell yeah! That's done the job! I wonder why it wasnt working for me before. Anywho, That works a treat, Thank you!

[Monika Gause]

You're welcome! Glad you could solve it.