The ability to make complex vector paths has long been a hallmark of Adobe Illustrator. Version 10 of this venerable drawing program included enhancements to its PathFinder palette. Now, you can create a live compound shape that remains editable, thus keeping your artwork flexible and your creative options open. Learn how to exploit these new features in this tutorial from Adobe Systems.
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This article was last modified on July 20, 2021
This article was first published on August 23, 2002
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