choose Object > Ungroup. Or, use the Direct Selection tool to select one path without ungrouping. Binding objects to path The Bind to Path command is used to bind and align vector objects to a selected path. 1 First create the path to which you are going to bind an object. 2 Then create the object and then select both. 3 Choose Effects > Bind to Path to open the Bind to Path dialog box. (A) Enter number of copies of objects (B) Choose alignment of Top, Center or Bottom of path (C) Rotate Objects to Path. When checked, the object will rotate based on the direction of the path. 4 Click the OK button to accept. Making and breaking composite paths You can create openings in a filled path by incorporating multiple paths into a single, composite path. Areas between the paths and areas where the paths intersect are transparent. To create a composite path from multiple paths:  Select the paths you want to make into a composite path. Choose Object > Path > Make Composite. To separate a composite path:  Select the composite path and choose Object > Path > Break Composite. Tip If you create your object before you create the path, any irregu- lar object must first be convert- ed to paths (Object > Path > Convert to Paths) before choosing Effects > Bind to Path. This method applies to objects created with the Multi- gon, Polygon, Spiral, Concen- tric Circles, and Cube tools. Bind to Path dialog box A B C
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