Merge complex shapes

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February 26, 2022
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I want to merge all shapes/paths in this illustration to one shape (like the image in the left). How can I do it?

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Correct answer Monika Gause

Thanks! I didn't actually make this file, it's from a guy who works with me. I need to merge everything into one shape and fill it with yellow. https://gofile.io/d/GNOfsR

You have to select those clipping masks one by one and use Pathfinder Crop on them.

When that is done, find out the elements that are now filled/stroked with None and fill them with something.

Then you can unite all this.

Maybe next time ask your coworker to do it?

https://shared-assets.adobe.com/link/40355673-9f65-4f1c-676b-fea9e78385d8

Dan Rodney

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In the Pathfinder panel, in the row of Pathfinders (not Shape Modes), try clicking the Merge button.

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Tiago PereiraAuthor

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It works but some distortions happen.

Lukas Engqvist

Community Expert

There must be some object that is making the distortion. You are only showing selected outlines, it is hard to see if there are otehr shapes and masks involved. If you toggle/use outline view you can see what shape is being picked up… add adds all paths irrespective of colour or transparency so an invisible or white path will also be included.