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Example;
Before
After
Likely an easy answer, thanks.
Open Cutout
Open Cutout
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Let's say I have an object that I want to remove a section like a cutout, but then leave the gap completely open.
Example;
Before
After
Likely an easy answer, thanks.
Let's say I have an object that I want to remove a section like a cutout, but then leave the gap completely open.
Example;
Before
After
Likely an easy answer, thanks.
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Re: Open Cutout
Highlight both objects
Do Path > Cut Path (or Ctrl+Alt+/)
Be advised that when you fill the path it'll still try to join the gap, like in the attachment:
Do Path > Cut Path (or Ctrl+Alt+/)
Be advised that when you fill the path it'll still try to join the gap, like in the attachment:
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Re: Open Cutout
Doesn't seem to be working, I must be missing something. I tried on a new document with two ellipses. Highlighted both, and chose Cut Path, but it seems to only remove one of the ellipses.
Re: Open Cutout
I figured it out. I wasn't on the path edit tool.