Create hole with path objects

[Johan25505364bktp]

Hello. I have tried to use pathfinder to remove create cut outs with "Layer 5 objects". Layer 5 contains two paths. With them I want to create holes on "Layer 2". So Layer 5-objects should cut out on layer 2. Layer 2 contains multiple paths that I want to make holes in. But when using pathfinder-remove front shape it just create a compound path that isnt a hole all the way through. Any idea?

[Johan25505364bktp]

I want the logo to be like this:

[Monika Gause]

And the white is what? a shape? A stroke?

If it's a shape, then you have to make a compound path from the 2 shapes and the white

[Johan25505364bktp]

Everything that is set to visible is a path

[Monika Gause]

Of course. But is it a white shape or a fat stroke? Can you please apply a color to it so it is visible in the layers panel?

[Johan25505364bktp]

It is a path which is filled, if that is the answer.

[Monika Gause]

Can you please upload the file somewhaere and post a link here?

it's easier to just do it than having to guess.

[Johan25505364bktp]

It wont let me attach my file so here is a drive link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DWnhbOhRzYI7jYSp-JoHuRxtR_TXk8Av/view?usp=sharing
Let me know if there is any issue

[Bobby Henderson]

The two black shapes you have selected in your example image need to be combined with the outer white shape as a Compound Path (Object menu>Compound Path>Make Compound). That's what will make the two shapes knock "holes" through the outer white shape.

[Monika Gause]

That's what I told him, but it seems to not work for some reason.

[pixxxelschubser]

If nothing works, the OP could select everything and create a Live Paint group with the Live Paint tool. Then fill the two (black) areas with the colour [None] and then dissolve the Live Paint group afterwards.

[Ares Hovhannesyan]

IMHO it possible to use Shape Builder here? What you think? Did you try?

[Mike_Gondek]

In over 35 years have solved this issued 1000s of times. Best to remove all groups, compound paths or masks and then try.

• Select the outside XP shape with the soldi pointer , and look inside of appearance. what does it say., Remvoe anything until it says path.
• Select the 2 inside XP shapes, and give itthemany color like orange. this will help you proof your layering si correct. Release any groups, compound paths or masks.
• Select all black and orange shapes. You can now use either pathfinder, or make compound. Teh orange goes away so never matters what color it was.
• I woudl delete the white shapes and stroke your now good XP black shape white 

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

Johan,

I believe the easy way out is to:

1) Group the two black paths in Layer 5;

2) Select everything in both Layer 5 and Layer 2, then in the Transparancy panel click Make (Opacity) Mask, with both Clip and Invert Mask unticked..

[Johan25505364bktp]

As a beginner this helped. Thanks alot!

[Jacob Bugge]

For my part you are welcome, Johan.

[Jacob Bugge]

But I believe a better way, for the next task, or for this task is to (always back up the artwork before doing something destructive (or silly) as here):

1) Delete the white paths;

2) Group the two black paths in Layer 5, then move them to Layer 2 (You can cut (Ctrl/Cmd+X), then switch to Layer 2 and paste in front (Ctrl/Cmd+F)), then delete the empty Layer 5;

3) Select the black Group and the black XP path, then apply Minus front/Subtract from shape area);

This ought to give you the proper shape of the XP with counters (holes) as a Compound Path;

4) Perform either of the following or something similar:

4a) Give the Compound Path XP from 3) a white stroke with a Stroke Weight of twice the desired width of whiteness round the blackness, then drag the Stroke down beneath the Fill in the Appearance panel; this will give you a single (compound) path with both fill and stroke;

4b) Select the Compound Path XP from 3)and apply Object>Path>Offset Path with an offset equalling the desired width of whiteness round the blackness; this will give you a filled white (compound) path behind the filled black one from 3).

[Monika Gause]

There are too many objects in the layers panel and I'm still not sure that there aren't any duplicates.

[pixxxelschubser]

Hi @Monika Gause 

Exactly my opinion. That's why - as already written - I would recommend Live Paint.

[Ton Frederiks]

Select All and Alt click with the Shape Builder tool (as Ares suggested) works (group the result).