How do I cut this line without losing it's actual shape?

[Valeriu]

Hi,

I want to to cut this line into multiple parts, but when I try, it divedes into multple ''arrow'' like shapes wich I don't want.

Thanks.

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

If you cut a line that has a width profile applied, you will apply it to all the separate parts.

You can Object > Path > Outline Stroke first and use the Knife tool to cut it.

[edgrimley]

Expand appearence first, then cut the line.