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Bnonymous
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May 31, 2011
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Intersect path

  • May 31, 2011
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hello, I need help with adobe illustrator I want to intersect a word with an object but everytime I try to do it this error pops up "The filter produced no results. Please select two overlapping paths". Is it possible to intersect text words with an object? I already tried it but it doesn't work but when I try to intersect a single LETTER the intersect path works. (and yes I already used the expand command before i try to intersect words to an object but it does not work) any solution for this kind of problem? huge huge thanks in advance.

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    Scott Falkner
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    Scott FalknerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 31, 2011

    First, ALWAYS tell us the version of Illustrator you are using. We can’t help you if we don’t know because there are many differences between versions.

    A screen grab is also a very useful tool. Take a screen capture showing objects selected and attach it using the camera icon.

    But, just a hunch… try holding Option  or Alt as you click on Intersect in the Pathfinder panel…

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    BnonymousAuthor
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    May 31, 2011

    AICS5

    this is the result i want

    http://dsmy2muqb7t4m.cloudfront.net/tuts/5_Zoom_Mag/3.jpg

    medicineheads_no
    medicineheads_no
    Participating Frequently
    May 31, 2011

    Bnonymous wrote:

    I already know how to do that. I want to know how to do it with pathfinder intersect.

    You can’t. Pathfinder produces one resultant path or compound shape, but you need two: one blue, one brown.


    hi

    To do this with pathfinder intersect:

    Make your type outline

    Select all letters

    got to >Object > Compound Path > Make

    Place your brown shape in front

    Select all

    click the "Divide" in the pathfinder palette

    use the "Direct selection tool" and mark and remove the unwanted shapes

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