Knife tool creates geometry

[OrchardWalk]

I'm still learning via tutorials and every one I watch that shows how to use the knife tool, it cuts smooth as silk. When I choose the knife tool and try to slice through even a simple circle the knife creates a grid of geometry that appears to be a series of artboards. I CAN'T MAKE A CUT.

Very frustrating after watching many videos and using the adobe tutorial. I'm guessing I can't find a toggle or something.

Thanks

fg

[Ares Hovhannesyan · Accepted solution]

The tool that you use is Slice Tool that allows to divide any artwork into peaces (in auto or manual Mode). Slices and image maps in Illustrator (adobe.com)

Knife Tool is a tool that allow to cut shapes. Cut shapes using the Knife tool (adobe.com)

There are different tool. For cutting any shape use Knife Tool

[OrchardWalk]

Thank you!!
Two hours of nonsense followed by 2 minutes of satisfaction.
Thanks again - fg