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jant10441247
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July 11, 2018
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Pathfinder crop

  • July 11, 2018
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Try to use the pathfinder crop. I wonder whether the pathfinder only works for the shape. I have object created all by line and text. Then I used create outline and group it. Next I use that object to create the seamless pattern. In the final stage, I want to use the pathfinder to crop the extended line out of board, but it won't work. What should I do? Tks.

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    chanaart
    Community Expert
    chanaartCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 12, 2018

    Pathfinder works with shapes and not strokes. You will need to outline the stroke before using it!

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      mjbelt
      Participating Frequently
      July 12, 2018

      Yes, do these steps before you define "pattern".

      1. Select Outlined Text + Line

      2. Object>Expand

      3. Make sure you put Object on top (square, etc) – Apply "Crop" in Pathfinder Panel

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        jant10441247Author
        Participant
        July 12, 2018

        Tks. It works. Fine...I did not expand ..just create outline looks work..Plus I did the object path outline has to do this. If not, it won't work. Tks.

        saeedalkarmi
        saeedalkarmi
        Participating Frequently
        July 11, 2018

        Try to use the clipping mask!

        select all lines make them as a group by CTRL + G, make a rectangle on the existing artboard, select both then use the mouse right click to choose make clipping mask. or use the shortcut CTRL + 7.

        Regards,

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          mjbelt
          Participating Frequently
          July 11, 2018

          Before using the Crop feature in Pathfinder.

          1. Select your Lines (Stroke)

          2. Object>Path>Outline Stroke

          3. Select objects and Apply "Crop" feature from Pathfinder Panel

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            jant10441247Author
            Participant
            July 11, 2018

            Working on...but the problem is the text outline disappear...It is kind of working, but not really...Do I need to create outline first included the text font?

            tromboniator
            Community Expert
            tromboniatorCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            July 11, 2018

            Could you please post a screenshot or two of what you are trying to do?

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