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DOT_Cartographer
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October 20, 2010
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Cut multiple paths at each intersection with a separate line?

  • October 20, 2010
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Hello!  My vocab is failing me--every program uses a different term!  I would like to clip/trim/cut/break all lines at their intersection with another line.  How is this achieved?  Thank you!

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    DOT_CartographerAuthor
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    October 21, 2010

    Thanks for all the input!  As it turns out, my memory of this trimming effect is from drafting/GIS programs; AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcMap, not from FreeHand at all.  Thanks again!

    Mike_Gondek10189183
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    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
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    October 21, 2010

    Have you tried the  plug in I mentioned, it is free for 100 uses and worth the small shareware fee and works inCS4.

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    DOT_CartographerAuthor
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    October 21, 2010

    I looked at it; thank you!  Certainly fits the bill, but my organization discourages the use of plugins, etc.  I'll muddle on!

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    Wade_Zimmerman1
    Inspiring
    October 20, 2010

    Select all the lines go to the Pathfinder Panel and click on the outline icon bottom row second from right

    UnGroup the result if you wish.

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    Anonymous
    October 21, 2010

    Wade, help me out here. What in the world was the original purpose of that particular pathfinder? With your history, I'm guessing you know. From the time I started using Illustrator (when v. 10 was new) I've never ever understood its function.

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    emil emil
    Inspiring
    October 25, 2010

    Thank you, Kurt. Can't imagine I'll be using that pathfinder any time soon, but I appreciate your research.


    Try this.

    Instead of dividing with an open line, divide with close path that encompasses completely the parts of the lines that remain and press the Divide (first) button on the Pathfinders. Then with white arrow Shift drag over sections of the dividing line to select and press Delete.

    Another alternative is to cut the lines with the Eraser, I don't even know where the tool is but I just flipped my Wacom pen and it cut the lines along my stroke, Holding Shift makes a straight line.

    edit: The Eraser was under the knife in my tool palette, and double clicking it can set the diameter to minimum.

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