PATHFINDER Flashcards
It will combine all the selected objects
into a single larger shape.
Unite
The frontmost object has all the objects behind it removed. This option is used for deleting areas of an illustration by making adjustments to the stacking order. Subtracting Shapes
Minus Front
Create a new shape by revealing the overlapped area and removing the top and bottom shape layers.
Intersect
Non-overlapping areas of objects can be traced, and it also makes all the overlapping areas transparent and eliminates the overlapping area and leaves behind the remaining polygons to create a complex shape.
Excluded
You can use this option to separate component-filled faces from a piece of artwork. (Shape along the intersection line)
Divide
You can remove part of a hidden filled object. All strokes that do not merge with the selected objects of the same color are removed.
Trim
This tool is used to remove parts of hidden filled
objects. It can also remove strokes from overlapping or adjoining objects that have been filled using the same color.
Merge
You can break down a piece of artwork into
component-filled faces. Once each part has been cropped out, you can also delete parts of the artwork that do not fall within the boundary placed at the top.
Crop
This option lets you divide an object into edges or line segments.
Outline
The frontmost object has all the objects behind it removed. This option is used for deleting areas of an illustration by making adjustments to the stacking order.
Minus Back
A vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc.
Adobe Illustrator
Originally designed for the _______ _______ ,
development of Adobe Illustrator began in ____. Along with _______ _______, _______ _______ was
released.
Apple Macintosh, 1985, Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC
It is a visual artist who enhances literature or clarifies thoughts by creating a visual representation that corresponds to the
content of the accompanying text or idea.
Illustrator
What are the four (4) Shape Modes?
Enumerate the four (4) Shape Modes
Unite
Minus Front
Intersect
Excluded
What are the six (6) Pathfinders?
Enumerate the six (6) Pathfinders
Divide
Trim
Merge
Crop
Outline
Minus Back