Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Did You Know?
You can create new paths by an offset amount.
The Offset Path com-
mand create a new vector path that is scaled to be larger or smaller
than the original with affecting the original. If the path is open, it cre-
ates a closed path, appearing on both the inside and outside of the ori-
ginal path, so you may need to delete the part of the path that is not
needed. Select the object, click the Object menu, point to Path, Offset
Path, specify the offset and options, and then click OK.
See Also
See “
Duplicating Objects
”
on page
94
for more information on setting
options with the Offset Path command.
Merging Paths
The Blob Brush tool on the Tools panel allows you to merge adjacent paths without
strokes. When drawing with the Blob Brush tool, new paths merge with the topmost,
matching the path that it connects with. This works when the Blob Brush tool is set up to
paint with the exact same fill and appearance settings. When you intersect the paths, the
Blob Brush tool creates paths with a fill and no stroke.
Create Merged Paths with the Blob Brush Tool
Select the
Direct Selection
tool on the Tools panel.
Click a blank area to deselect everything, and then click to select an anchor point
on a path.
Select the
Appearance
panel.
Click the
Options
menu, and then deselect the
New Art Has Basic Appearance
option.
When this option is deselected, the Blob Brush tool uses the attributes of the se-
lected artwork.
Select the
Blob Brush
tool on the Tools panel.
