closed path from overlapping lines

[Judy Arndt]

Very sorry, there is an error in step 2 of my previous post.

Method #1 for getting closed path from overlapping lines
1. Select strokes. Expand Stroke by 0.25 point. Leave selected.
2. Xtras > Path Operations > Union (not Divide as previously written). This
gives you a composite path.
3. Modify > Split composite path. While all the pieces are still selected,
shift-click to deselect areas you wish to save. Delete the rest.

Judy Arndt

[Odysseus]

[email]user@domain.inva[/email]lid wrote:

>
> how can i create a closed path (area defined by 3 lines) quickly from
> overlapping paths? please see the attached file for details.
> many thanks

Judy has given you a couple of good suggestions; here's another way
to go:

1) Using the Pen tool add points to each path at the intersection points.

2) Select both points on one path, Split, and delete the ends; repeat
for each path.

3) Area-select the points that meet at each corner, and Join; when
done make sure the path is marked as closed in the Inspector.

--Odysseus

[Bill]

One more suggestion... less acurate but much quicker:
With the trace tool (magic wand) set to 2 grays, click once inside your
desired area to obtain a selection edge, click a second time and choose
'convert selection edge'.

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:30:49 +0800, <user@domain.invalid> wrote:

> hi
> how can i create a closed path (area defined by 3 lines) quickly from
> overlapping paths? please see the attached file for details.
> many thanks
> mC-beginner to FH
>

--
Bill
FHMX/Win98/Athlon2100+/512M

[mc@HGC]

sorry for the late reply..
thanks for your advices

<user@domain.invalid> ???????:bes0os$l1f$5@forums.macromedia.com...

> hi
> how can i create a closed path (area defined by 3 lines) quickly from
> overlapping paths? please see the attached file for details.
> many thanks
> mC- beginner to FH
>

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