Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Area, Intersect Shape Area, or Exclude Overlapping Shape Areas) on almost any object,
except placed or rasterized images, mesh objects, or a single group.
Apply a Shape Mode Command
Select two or more overlapping objects.
Select the
Pathfinder
panel.
Select from the following Shape Mode buttons:
•
Unite to Shape Area.
Use to join the outer edges of selected objects into a
compound shape.
•
Minus Front from Shape Area.
Use to remove objects in front of other ob-
jects and still preserve paint attributes.
•
Intersect Shape Area.
Use to preserve object areas that intersect.
•
Exclude Overlapping Shape Areas.
Use to change overlapping areas to
transparency.
