Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Did You Know?
You can convert a stroke into a filled object.
Select an object with a
stroke, click the Object menu, point to Path, and then click Outline
Stroke.
Creating a Compound Path
A compound path is a single object made up from two or more objects. In overlapping
areas, a compound path removes the overlapping space displaying the attributes of the
backmost object behind it. Think of it like a cookie cutter. After you create a compound
path, you can release (restore) it at any time. However, the results are not exact. If you
wanttoaddanotherobjecttothecompoundpath,youneedtoarrangetheobjectinfrontor
back of the compound object, select them, and then re-use the Make command for Com-
pound Path.
Create a Compound Path
Arrange your objects so that the frontmost object will cut out to reveal the attrib-
utes of the backmost object.
