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Author Re: filling a shape formed by open paths I found an answer if anyone ever needs i
jbl

2005-10-11, 6:17 pm

On Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:50:24 GMT, jbl <jbl02no@spamhotmail.com> wrote:

>
>An example, four or 5 individual open street paths form the boundry of
>the shape of a irregularly shaped park. Without manually clicking the
>end of each open path and connecting it to the next to form a closed
>path
>
>is there a simple way to create the shape of the park so you can fill
>it?
>
>If it were a one time deal I would just manually join the paths with
>the pen tool then fill with a color.
>
>thanks,
>jbl


I don't know about answering your own questions in this group, but it
might be helpful to somebody else.

Create a rectangle ( as the back layer ) large enough to contain all
of the open paths, fill it with the desired color.

Paste a copy of the paths forming the boundry ( of the park ) as the
top layer.

Select the background rectangle, and the paths, select Pathfinder
pallet > Divide

I now have a filled polygon in the shape of the park and some leftover
from the original rectangle, surronding it, which I just delete.

Thanks,
jbl

youre welcome
jbl

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