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anitap19818224
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February 17, 2018
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Trim lines

  • February 17, 2018
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Hi,

So I made a shape with lines, but I want to cut them so they align nicely with the shape (hexagon).
What is the best way to do this?

Also for example with this one:

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    Correct answer Omar.Fathy

    If Monika Gause​ answer doesn't work so you can use this:

    1- select all of your lines.

    2- Go to Object>Path>Outline stroke

    4- Select all lines and shapes

    5- Select the Shape Builder Tool

    6- Alt+Click + Drag the line shape you don't need.

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    Omar.Fathy
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    Omar.FathyCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 18, 2018

    If Monika Gause​ answer doesn't work so you can use this:

    1- select all of your lines.

    2- Go to Object>Path>Outline stroke

    4- Select all lines and shapes

    5- Select the Shape Builder Tool

    6- Alt+Click + Drag the line shape you don't need.

      tonyharmer
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      tonyharmerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 17, 2018

      Hey there

      You could also select the hexagon and the lines, pick up the Shape Builder Tool, and alt/option drag across the lines that you want to trim away.

      Hope that helps.

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        anitap19818224Author
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        February 17, 2018

        Thanks for your tip Tony. I just tried it but doesn't seem to work unfortunately

        Monika Gause
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        Monika GauseCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        February 17, 2018

        "The best" depends upon what you need to do with the artwork.

        In most situations a clipping mask should do what you need. You could select all the lines, then Edit > Cut, then select the black shape, go into Draw inside mode by pressing Shift+D twice. Then paste in Place

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          anitap19818224Author
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          February 17, 2018

          Hi Monica,
          Thank you for your answer. The clipping mask gives the same result as the other option you suggested.
          The lines are trimmed, you only can see they where there when you hoover over with your mouse (see image below).
          Any ideas or solutions for that?

          Thank you so much!

          Monika Gause
          Community Expert
          Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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          February 17, 2018

          When you cut away live strokes, you will get those overlapping corners. So you would have to first outline the strokes and then use the shapebuilder tool (or similar). That's why I asked what you need this for.

          Usually clipping masks are not an issue.

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