To combine objects 1 Select two or more objects that you want to combine. Note: Each selected object must overlap at least one other selected object. 2 Open the Combine palette (if it isn’t already open). 3 Select a combine method and the effect immediately happens. Each method is represented by an icon and description. Selecting a combine method In the Combine palette, you can choose various methods for combin- ing objects. Some methods require that the paths of overlapping objects intersect for the effect to be visible or work properly. In addi- tion, some methods work only with closed vector objects, and not with lines and open curves. Trim Trims intersecting lines or arcs by shortening them until they meet at a vertex. You can trim a line to a line, an arc to an arc, or an arc to a line. In each case, Canvas trims the shorter segments of the intersecting lines and arcs. Trimmed lines and arcs remain separate and retain their attributes. Trim also trims lines or arcs where they intersect closed vector objects. The vector objects do not change. If Canvas can’t trim the selected objects, a message tells you that the operation requires at least one open path. Outline Creates one path around the selected objects and fills the interior of the new shape with the ink of the front object. Original objects Trim applied
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