marsofearth Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I know how to mask a complex vector object to make it look like it has been Divided/Cut by another Line. (see attached) Is there a way to divide multiple vector objects with a Line though? Using Illustrator Path Tools I believe the selection was Outline (could be wrong) but there is only one choice when using an open line and not a closed shape from what I remember. The result split the Objects intersected by the line. You could then "Break" each part away. Thanks! Bar Break DIM.afdesign yakk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakk Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've been looking to do the same operation. Didn't find yet. Quote OS X 10.12 - AP 1.6.6 - AD 1.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Callum Posted August 13, 2015 Staff Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hi Marsofearth, There is currently no way to do this within the App. However a Knife tool is something that is on our Road Map which means it will be added in the future. Hope this helps :) C marsofearth 1 Quote Please tag me using @ in your reply so I can be sure to respond ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakk Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks Callum In my case, the shape was symmetrical, I used the grid to add a point in the middle of two sides. Quote OS X 10.12 - AP 1.6.6 - AD 1.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsofearth Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hi Marsofearth, There is currently no way to do this within the App. However a Knife tool is something that is on our Road Map which means it will be added in the future. Hope this helps :) C Glad to hear the Knife Tool is on the roadmap I don't use the knife tool very often though. Most of my vector graphics that I need to "Chop" require a "Quicker, more accurate" way of dividing vectors into pieces Unless of course the Knife Tool implementation is completely different from how Illustrators is... Looking at Illustrators Pathfinder Pallet is a good starting place to re-create/improve upon, judging by how many people use it. I'll continue to quick mask, and when I have to use Illustrator or other vector app to divide. Thank you! Callum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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