Offset path gets applied as a single shape
I am having an issue where when I offset a path, it adds the path as a single shape. In the past, I could ungroup the new shape and go from there. Now, I am unable to separate the new offset path from the original shape. My next step is to use the minus front feature around another shape. Please help, as I have tried everything from forums to ChatGPT and nothing is working.
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Mackenzie Beane
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Mackenzie, I suspect you are not using the correct Offset here...
Judging by the screenshot, you have Effect > Path > Offset Path applied to the shape, and not the Object > Path > Offset Path.
Am I correct? These differ. The effect modifies the original path as a live alteration, and the latter adds a copy of the original path.
Please check and comment back.
