Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Important
Make sure the gap length value is close to the actual gap length, other-
wise Illustrator may not detect it.
Specify the Options and Highlight settings you want:
•
Consider Open Filled Path as Closed.
Select to create an invisible edge for
an open path to make a region.
•
In Merge Mode, Clicking Stroke Splits the Path.
Select to split the parent
path into two; the first edge you click specifies the split location.
•
Pick Color From.
Select
Color Swatches
or
Artwork
as the source for col-
oring objects. If you select Color Swatches, select the
Cursor Swatch Pre-
view
check box to preview and select colors.
•
Fill.
Select to highlight the merged area in gray or mouse over the selected
path.
•
Highlight Stroke When Editable.
Select to highlight strokes you can edit in
the color you select.
Click
OK
.