Computer Graphics with Photoshop

Author

Path Question

Barney_Rubble

2007-01-30, 9:21 am

I have created a path around an object. The first object is in front
of another object that also needs to be outlined.

The two object share a common edge.

Is there a way to exclude the first path from the second path. I know
this can be done in Alfa Channels but I need to know how to accomplish
this with paths.

I have tried duplicating the first path then drawing the second path
with an overlap over the first, then use the options bar to exclude
the first path from the second but it did not work.

Thanks for your help.

ronviers@gmail.com

2007-01-30, 9:21 am

On Jan 28, 12:01 pm, "Barney_Rubble" <mcgin...@email.com> wrote:
> I have created a path around an object. The first object is in front
> of another object that also needs to be outlined.
>
> The two object share a common edge.
>
> Is there a way to exclude the first path from the second path. I know
> this can be done in Alfa Channels but I need to know how to accomplish
> this with paths.
>
> I have tried duplicating the first path then drawing the second path
> with an overlap over the first, then use the options bar to exclude
> the first path from the second but it did not work.
>
> Thanks for your help.

I assume you are using the Pen Tool to lay down your anchor points.
One thing that you might consider doing is to use the Marquee Tool to
select the first object using the New Selection setting then change to
Add to selection to select the second object then to the Paths palette
and use the Make Work Path From Selection button. If this method is no
good for you let me know.

Good luck,
Ron

ronviers@gmail.com

2007-01-30, 9:21 am

On Jan 28, 12:50 pm, "ronvi...@XXXXXXXXXX" <ronvi...@XXXXXXXXXX> wrote:
> On Jan 28, 12:01 pm, "Barney_Rubble" <mcgin...@email.com> wrote:
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> One thing that you might consider doing is to use the Marquee Tool to
> select the first object using the New Selection setting then change to
> Add to selection to select the second object then to the Paths palette
> and use the Make Work Path From Selection button. If this method is no
> good for you let me know.
>
> Good luck,
> Ron

I meant to say Lasso Tool not Marquee tool.

ronviers@gmail.com

2007-01-30, 9:21 am

On Jan 28, 12:57 pm, "ronvi...@XXXXXXXXXX" <ronvi...@XXXXXXXXXX> wrote:[color=darkred]
> On Jan 28, 12:50 pm, "ronvi...@XXXXXXXXXX" <ronvi...@XXXXXXXXXX> wrote:
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On second thought, a more flexible and precise method would be to
continue to use the Pen tool to lay down each path. Then with the Path
Selection tool drag the mouse so as to select all points then use the
Combine button in conjunction with the Shape Area buttons.