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how can I get just the outer line of the stroke?
Hi all
Quick question for illustrator just started cutting from it
If I put a Stroke on the font to give it a larger appearance then outline the font how can I get it just the outer line of the stroke is my cut line I have tried outlining stroke but then I have about 3 paths.
thanks guys
martin
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4 Replies
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Hi,
Use the direct selection tool (the white arrow) to highlight the additional lines you dont want. Ctrl + Y will get you in and out of outline mode quickly to check. (think you can also click on a node in outline mode with the direct selection tool, delete once to delete the node, press delete again and it will get rid of remainder of line).
Hope helps.
Martin
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It sounds like you are doing it right – outlining the strokes.
After that, like Marts said only – put a little more simply – select the paths you DON’T want, and delete them.
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create an offset path save it to a seperate layer and only cut that one.
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Hi Guys
The easyest way I find to do it is to –
– create you text with outline
– outline font
– outline stroke
– select all and un-group
– in the pathfinder pallet click add to shape area then expand
sorted, dont know if this is easy for you but saves selecting individual letters
cheers
mart
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