The first Shape Mode is Unite, which will combine all. Im embarrassed because I've clearly wasted your time, but at the same time, I don't know why it worked now and not earlier. To display the Pathfinder you will have to go to Window > Pathfinder to make it visible. ![]() I have the same layers/objects selected as all previous attempts, same approach as all previous successful Shapes. Due to the emphasis you guys were putting on Shape Builder, I shook my, figured "what the heck", gave it another shot, and it works. I figured Shape Builder wasn't working because only the tips of the "Fins" are touching. This star shape is the first it hasn't worked on, and after numerous attempts, went the "Pathfinder" route, still with no success. Ive used the Shape Builder tool numerous times already to create shapes. It is handy when you want to combine several shapes. In the very first video he discusses Shape Builder (directs to to time in video):Īdobe Illustrator Basics: Part 01 - YouTube What is the Pathfinder tool for in Illustrator This useful tool allows you to quickly manipulate different shapes and strokes to create other, more complex shapes and combine them without having to redraw. ![]() Simply select the Eraser Tool (Shift + E) from the toolbar, and brush on the areas that you want to cut. You can use the Eraser Tool to erase brush strokes, pencil paths, or vector shapes. Before using illustrator, before come to you for help, I had been learning Illustrator 101 via a youtube series by "Teach Me To Design" called "Adobe Illustrator Basics: Part.". In general, the Pathfinder tool is great for cutting objects to create new shapes. ![]() I a banging my head in confusion.Im pretty frustrated.
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