Tutorial > Create a blend along a path

 

Create a blend along a path

You can select two path objects and combine them, creating a transition between the two in incremental steps; this effect is known as a blend. You can blend both shapes and colors. In this part of the tutorial, you'll blend the two polygons along a path.

1

With the duplicate polygon still selected, Shift-click to select the first polygon that you drew.

2

Choose Modify > Combine > Blend.

3

If the Object inspector is not visible, choose Window > Inspectors > Object.

4

In the Steps text box, type 6 and press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh).

The transition between the two polygons occurs over 6 steps.

5

With the polygon blend selected, hold down Shift and click the curved path on the headdress to add it to the selection.

Note: If necessary, move the polygon blend to see the path.

6

Choose Modify > Combine > Join Blend to Path or click the Attach to Path button.