Using the Union command in Macromedia

Using the Union command

Union combines two or more closed paths into a single path, enclosing the entire area of the original paths. If the selected path does not touch the other path, the result is a composite path.

To apply the Union command to selected paths, do one of the following:

	Choose Modify > Combine > Union.
	Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations and click the Union icon.
	Choose Xtras > Path Operations > Union.

Using the Divide command

Divide cuts selected paths into sections defined by the areas of overlap. Use open paths, closed paths, or a combination. Stroke and fill attributes of the topmost path are applied to the areas common to all selected paths.

To apply the Divide command to selected paths, do one of the following:

	Choose Modify > Combine > Divide.
	Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations and click the Divide icon.
	Choose Xtras > Path Operations > Divide.

Using the Intersect command

Intersect creates a new path of the area common to all selected, closed paths, with the stroke and fill attributes of the farthest back object. If selected paths don't overlap, the command deletes the selection, unless the Path Operations Consume Original Paths preference is turned off.

To apply the Intersect command to selected paths, do one of the following:

	Choose Modify > Combine > Intersect.
	Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations and click the Intersect icon.
	Choose Xtras > Path Operations > Intersect.

Using the Punch command

Punch removes parts of selected, closed paths below the topmost, closed path. The front selected path is deleted as its shape punches a hole. Where a hole is fully enclosed within a path, a punched path becomes a composite path. Stroke and fill attributes remain unchanged.

To apply the Punch command to selected paths, do one of the following:

	Choose Modify > Combine > Punch.
	Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations and click the Punch icon.
	Choose Xtras > Path Operations > Punch.

Using the Crop command

Crop uses the topmost path as a cookie cutter to trim selected, extending paths below the top path. Stroke and fill attributes remain unchanged.

To apply the Crop command to selected paths, do one of the following:

	Choose Modify > Combine > Crop.
	Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations and click the Crop icon.
	Choose Xtras > Path Operations > Crop.

Using the Transparency command

Transparency creates a new path from the area common to two or more closed paths containing Basic fills. This command uses the color information from the fills of the original paths and creates an intermediate color giving the appearance of transparency.

You can also create transparency effects using lens fills.

To apply the Transparency command to selected paths:

1	Do one of the following:
	Choose Modify > Combine > Transparency.
	Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations and click the Transparency icon.
	Choose Xtras > Path Operations > Transparency.
2	In the Transparency dialog box, enter a value from 0 to 100 or change the value with the slider control. Higher values make the back color more obvious; lower numbers make the front color more obvious.
3	Click OK.