Problem trying to SUBTRACT a GROUP - is it impossible?

[momochan86]

I made a GROUP of these squares which I would like to subtract from the white square/background (to create a mask)... but I can't.

It seems the only way is to subtract each separate square individually.

Is subtracting a group something that isn't possible in AD?

 

Here's a screenshot:

 

 

It doesn't seem to matter if it's just a group or (like what I'm doing here) a group filled with other groups.

[firstdefence]

• Ungroup the Group of squares
• Select them all and convert them to curves
• Use the Combine option under Operations on the Visible Menu, or Layer Menu: Geometry > Combine
• Select the rectangle and the Combined squares and choose the Subtract option from the visible menu or Layer Menu: Geometry > Subtract

[momochan86]

nevermind... I just ungrouped all the groups and then was able to select all the squares + white background square and then... SUBTRACT!

[momochan86]

Thanks firstdefence (we posted at the same time lol)

[firstdefence]

Don't forget you can make this an Asset so you can just drag it onto the work place its a great time saver.