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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.

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