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Creating inner path within Adobe Illustrator

  • May 9, 2017
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I am running into a problem, and I hoped that someone might be able to help.

I have a .ai file with a logo that I need to import into another program.   The logo is pretty standard text with an outline of a person sitting on top.  The outline of the person already has the paths that are needed to work within the other program, but what I am attempting to do is create a second, smaller path within the outline.  This way I can have two sets of paths (essentially big person with the outline of a smaller, idential person sitting inside) for use within the other program.

I apologize if that's a convoluted explanation of my problem,  but it should give you an idea of what I am asking.

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    Object > Path > Offset path should do what you want. Looks like there are also open paths in this artwork. You will need to do some editing.

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    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    May 9, 2017

    Please show.

    MCLast
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    May 9, 2017

    I briefly forgot that I had this in my email.  Sorry.    So, this is a png copy that was made in illustrator.  I just want to create a smaller path inside the outline that is like a shrunken version of the person.   Imagine a box with a smaller, perfectly centered box inside it.    I hope I am making sense.

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    May 9, 2017

    Object > Path > Offset path should do what you want. Looks like there are also open paths in this artwork. You will need to do some editing.

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