Why does the path look like that after "minus front"?

[omer47]

Hi all, Im sure im missing simple stuff, yet need help:

sometimes when Im using minus front command, instead of just punching a whole (for example). the "front" disapears, yet, the path of the back object remains closed as the softwares fills out so the object will remain outlined. can u please direct me to what im doing wrong?

I give example of before and after with image.

 

[Mylenium]

Strokes need to be expanded/ converted to outlines if you want them to be cut as well. Has never been any different.

Mylenium

[Lukas Engqvist]

Your image looks normal what is expected. What were you expecting? 

[Ton Frederiks]

Guessing, but if this is what you want, use an Opacity mask:

[Mohammad.Harb]

if you can't Expect the result of the pathfinder commands, select the objects and use THE SAHPE BUILDER TOOL

[Anubhav M]

Hello @omer47,

Thanks for reaching out. I hope the suggestions shared by Mylenium, Lukas, Ton, and Mohammad helped resolve the problem. If not, kindly share more information about the workflow or your desired result so we can assist you further.

Looking forward to your response.

Thanks,

Anubhav