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Compound Shapes

                 A compound shape is a combination of two or more vector shapes that interact with each other
                 using Boolean operations (Add, Subtract, Intersect, Exclude). They remain editable and can be
                 reversed or modified at any time.
                 To create a compound shape, follow the given steps:


                 Step  1   Draw two or more overlapping shapes using Shape Tools, select all the shapes you want
                           to combine (Shift + Click each shape or drag with the Selection Tool (V)).

                 Step  2   Click on Window   Pathfinder from Application Bar to access shape operations.
                 Step  3   There are four modes for compound shapes, you may select any on the basis of your

                           requirement.
                           ∑  Unite: It merges all selected shapes into one. The overlapping areas blend together.
                           ∑  Minus Front: It subtracts the top shape from the bottom shape. It is useful for creating

                              cutouts or holes in objects.
                           ∑   Intersect:  It keeps  only the  overlapping  area of the  selected  shapes.  Everything
                              outside the overlap disappears.

                           ∑  Exclude: It is opposite of intersect and excludes the overlapping area.






                         Unite


                                                                                                    Minus Front

                       Intersect



                                                                                                      Exclude








                 Fill colours in shapes

                 Step  1   Click on Selection Tool (V) to select the shape you want to fill.

                 Step  2   Select the Fill and Stroke section in the left toolbar and click on the Fill box.

                 Step  3   Select a colour from the Swatches panel or Colour Picker.

                 Step  4   Click on the desired colour to fill the shape.








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