Need help connecting points after using mirror tool

[joshs13509895]

Hi,

is there a way to connect the two points to make them look pointed? They barely look like they are overlapping each other:

[Larry G. Schneider]

You will need to join the path at each of the reflection points by using the Direct Select tool. Drag a box around the points so both are selected and then use Cmd(Ctrl)-J to join.

[joshs13509895]

i tried that and the other side did not get highlighted

[Monika Gause]

You could try the Join tool (the one from the tool panel, not the Join command from the Object menu)

[joshs13509895]

I tried doing that but for some reason the stright line in the middle is still there

[Monika Gause]

Which mirror tool are we talking about?

The mirror tool in the toolbar?

The Repeat function?

[joshs13509895]

i went to repeat then clicked mirror

[joshs13509895]

i got rid of the center line but there is still siginifcant space between my artwork:

[Bobby Henderson]

If you are using a live effect, such as the Repeat Mirror effect or something from a third party plugin (Astute Graphics' Mirror Me plugin) the effect needs to be "expanded." The paths also should be on the same layer so they can be combined into compound paths. When the two halves of the paths are compounded together the central portion where the slight overlaps or gaps are occuring can be joined.

[joshs13509895]

yeah but the i got rid of the center line and there is still space in between the object:

[Monika Gause]

Repeat might apply clipping masks that also need to be released. Then use any appropriate tool. We would really need to see the expanded content of the layer.

[joshs13509895]

here are the layers:

[Monika Gause]

Thank you.

So this is finished, right? You do not want to edit the paths anymore?

In that case you do not need the Repeat function.

Instead:

Make sure that all the points along the axis are on the same horizontal position, perfectly aligned.

Select all the objects

Turn on Smart guides in the View menu

Take the rotate tool

Hold down the Alt key

Click on one of those points at the right side

Set the axis to vertical

Click on Copy

Deselect all

Take the Join tool (the one from the tool panel)

Click and drag over each of the joints of the two sides.

[joshs13509895]

yes it is finished but i followed your steps and the right side is not selectable

[Monika Gause]

Like this.

Remember to hold down Alt when clicking with the reflect tool

https://youtu.be/y3lKRieXXQo 

[Jacob Bugge]

Josh,

I believe Bobby has given the answer (the artwork shown could also be the outcome of the good old Effect>Distort&Transform>Transform>Reflect X with one of the leftmost Reference Points chosen).

With regard to the "They barely look like they are overlapping each other", it seems to me that you have an (almost completely) accurate fit, and the funny way the open ends meet just reflect your using Butt Cap along with Miter Join; with Round Cap they will look more assuring, but no need to change because they will become Miter Joins when Joined (if they are fit accurately/coincide).

[joshs13509895]

I am confused

[Jacob Bugge]

Josh, after seeing all your screenshots, and with Smart Guides on:

What happens if you:

1) Select all the left side artwork;

2) Object>Transform>Reflect (Vertical axis, as the default) as a Copy;

While everything is still selected:

3) ShiftClickDrag (hold Shift and ClickDrag) the whole copy set to the right by one of the leftmost end Anchor Points (that are to coincide with the original rightmost counterparts) until it snaps to its original rightmost counterpart (Smart Guides say anchor if all goes well);

4) Deselect (click an empty spot on the Artboard), then ClickDrag over each set of counterpart Anchor Points and press Ctrl/Cmd+J for joining?