PEN TOOL SELECTION

[Sashalxrd]

Hi,

Usually when I select an object with the pen tool it would select only that, but only recently the pen tool would select the whole canvas aswell resulting in selecting everything else but what I wanted. I've attached a screenshot below to show you what I mean. 

Is there anyway I can fix this so the pen tool will only select what I want without the whole canvas aswell?

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Select the Path (or all the subPathItems) – what is the »Path operations«-setting in the Options Bar? 

[Sashalxrd]

Its currently on "Subtract front shape".  Does it need to be on "Combine shapes"?

[Ged_Traynor · Accepted solution]

"Does it need to be on "Combine shapes"?" Yes

[c.pfaffenbichler]

»Exclude Overlapping Shapes« is also an option if there is only one subPathItem. 

[John23045124yugs]

I am running into this same issue, however none of the path operations are working for me. Each path operation presents the same issue of selecting what I used the pen tool with as well as the entire background.

[John23045124yugs]

Never mind, I got it! Had to remake draw the path and then make sure combine shapes was on.