ADOBE FIREWORKS CS3
User Guide
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To create a closed path that encloses the area common to all selected closed paths:
❖ Select Modify > Combine Paths > Intersect. The resulting path assumes the stroke and fill attributes of the object
that is placed farthest back.
Removing portions of a path object
You can remove portions of a selected path object as defined by the overlapping portions of another selected path
object arranged in front of it.
To remove portions of a path object:
1
Select the path object that defines the area to be removed.
2 Select Modify > Arrange > Bring to Front.
3 Hold down Shift and add to the selection the path object from which the portions are to be removed.
4 Select Modify > Combine Paths > Punch.
Stroke and fill attributes remain unchanged.
Cropping a path
You can crop a path using the shape of another path. The front or topmost path defines the shape of the cropped area.
To crop a selected path:
1
Select the path object that defines the area to be cropped.
2 Select Modify > Arrange > Bring to Front.
3 Hold down Shift and add to the selection the path object to be cropped.
4 Select Modify > Combine Paths > Crop.
The resulting path object retains the stroke and fill attributes of the object that is placed farthest back.
Simplifying a path
You can remove points from a path while maintaining its overall shape. The Simplify command removes redundant
points on your path by an amount you specify.
