Cut, trim or divide open paths (lines)
Option to cut, trim or divide open paths (lines).
For example if "Divide objects below" worked on open paths as well.
Or if the Knife could cut open paths, and cut straight as well.
In attached example, I would have liked to cut my lines with the circle. Instead, I had to cut every single line individually in the intersection, locking the circle and using the Outline View.
Creating interesting designs, we have just as much need for trimming/cutting lines as filled objects.
Stina Kidmose
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Another solution that we have an access to — free SplitPath script by Sergey Osokin: https://github.com/creold/illustrator-scripts/blob/master/md/Path.md#splitpath
It uses a clever way to utilize Live Paint to do the work, and automatically removes unneeded pieces, subtracting from lines or intersecting with them. -
Almost the same as https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/39762262
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There is also a plugin solution provided by AstuteGraphics with their set of plugins, Path Intersections: https://youtu.be/SM7s0JVN5fk
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Emile
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It turns out RJ graffix has already made a plug-in that allows us to 'fence cut' along multiple paths. His plug ins are amazing, and i at least recommend anyone who wants this to trial some of them.
https://rj-graffix.com/downloads/plugins/. (cutting tools)
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Emile
commented
I often need to cut paths to the edge of the artboard, or within a shape – especially when making guides.
In my example I show an isometric grid that I'd like to appear in a circle.
If I mask it, the strokes will still exist inside the mask. I can't make guides from a masked object.
If I use pathfinder and outline it, I will get points along every intersection, which in the case of an isometric grid slows illustrator down immensely (and may not be appropriate in any case).
I'd like to be able to 'cut multiple paths along a key path'. Whether its a closed shape (which would crop) or an open path (ending up with multiple anchor points along a line). The anchor points would only appear where the key path intersects the others.
