Transforming and Distorting Objects > Expanding a path |
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Expanding a path
You can expand the stroke of a path to change a path into an object. For example, a simple path with only two points will become a closed, rectangular path with four points after you expand it.
When you expand an open path, the result is a filled, closed path. When you expand a closed path, the result is a composite path.
Expanding a stroke lets you edit its shape and add additional fills, such as gradient, lens effects, textures, and tiles.
To expand the stroke of a selected path:
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Do one of the following: |
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Choose Modify > Alter Path > Expand Stroke. |
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Choose Windows > Toolbars > Xtra Operations, and click the Expand Stroke icon. |
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Choose Xtras > Path Operations > Expand Stroke. |
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In the Expand Stroke dialog box, enter a value in the Width text box or adjust the width using the slider control. |
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Adjust the Cap, Join, and Miter Limit settings. For more information on these options, see Applying strokes. |
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Click OK. |
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