Delete everything outside an object

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March 18, 2016
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Hi there all,

First time using illustrator today, and really quite enjoying it.

But I do have a problem I cant seem to solve. See attached image. I have a vector graphic in black and one of illustrators stam tools for grime in green. What I want to do is keep everything in the black including the green colour, but everything outside the black to delete. Been at it for hours now, and have decided to ask for some advice.

Kind regards,

Chris.

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Correct answer Monika Gause

Edit > Cut all the green things.

Select the black shape.

Press SHift + D and then SHift + D again, which brings you in Draw inside mode.

Paste in Place.

tigersoft1998

Participant

Help me alot

Monika Gause

Community Expert

You're welcome.

Can you please mark the answer that helped you most to solve the question so others can refer to it? Thank you.

C

chrish48800193Author

Participant

Sorry guys, the above didnt work. Still trying to find a way. I can do it in photoshop but the result is not a vectored drawing

Monika Gause

Correct answer

Community Expert

Edit > Cut all the green things.

Select the black shape.

Press SHift + D and then SHift + D again, which brings you in Draw inside mode.

Paste in Place.

Kris Hunt

Legend

Move the black shape to the front, select the black and green shapes, and select Object > Clipping Mask > Make. The black will disappear, but you can direct-select it and replace the black fill. This is better than actually deleting everything outside the shape, because you can now move the grime around to reposition it if you need to.