How to attach a line segment to a closed path

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January 13, 2017
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I am trying to attach 2 end points to closed paths so it is all one path and I can create a shape and colour the white space. I have tried releasing the compound path and merging through pathfinder, used the join tool, cut the path, etc and no luck. I really need this so i can use the white space as a shape, but as of now those 2 points are not connected on either side, therefore i cannot use live paint to colour it. I also received the following error message. I attached some screenshots below. Thanks in advanced.

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thegoframe

Inspiring

outline stroke then merge fill. Then if you need the object to measure to the centerline of the stroke, offset path half of the stroke width.

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2-Di-4

Participating Frequently

Have you tried expanding the line segment prior to merging that with the other shape?

marym58247486Author

Participant

The line then disappears when i try to merge

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robbybor

Inspiring

I'm agree with Jacob, If you select all CMD (or CTRL on Win) + A and after apply the live-paint what kind of error message you get?

marym58247486Author

Participant

The issue is the two end points of the line i created to fill the gap isn't connected to the existing path outlining the dark area, therefore it's not a complete path for the white area to be filled with live paint. This is an error i get when i use live paint with everything selected. Thanks