Random path with no anchor points?!

[bonniec54509026]

I have drawn a path to outline some lettering... when I go to fill it, there is a weird line cutting though, with no obvious way to fix it? Confused...!!!

[tonyharmer]

Hey

A screenshot would be helpful here, so we can diagnose more effectively.

I'm going to hazard a guess though that the line you're seeing is not really there at all, and is the GPU acting up. Turn off GPU acceleration by clicking the rocket in the Application Bar and un-checking it in the dialog.

Let me know if that helps.

If this has answered your question, please mark it as answered, thanks!

[Jacob Bugge]

Bonnie,

I wonder whether Ctrl/Cmd+E may help.

This toggles between GPU and CPU Preview, GPU causing the issue.

This is what GPU is about:

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/gpu-performance-preview-improvements.html

[bonniec54509026]

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

Bonnie,

As I can see there is an open path, and the top of the unwanted fill is pointing at its end points, the left one seemingly being tha Anchor Point beneath View/Window.

I believe you may cure it by CkickDragging across that Anchor Point with the Direct Selection Tool, then pressing Ctrl/Cmd+J to join, and do the same with the other one.

[bonniec54509026]

Ah, I think you're right there! The only thing is I'm on this shoddy CS2...  don't think join works... might have to re-trace it...

[Monika Gause]

Join will work as described in CS2.

[Jacob Bugge]

Bonnie,

As a general measure, to have the Direct Selection Tool work unerratically, you should deselect everything first, then use it (ClickDragging in this case).

And what Monika said.

[bonniec54509026]

Thanks everyone! I'm nearly there... wish I knew how exactly I got the join tool to work... but I did! lol amazed by all the helpful suggestions, thank you!

[Jacob Bugge]

For my part you are welcome, Bonnie.

[bonniec54509026]

Thanks for your answers - I don't know if its me being dopey and there is a path there or what!!