Adobe Illustrator Combining Objects and Paths 2

Question 1

Which Pathfinder mode merges selected shapes into a single combined shape while keeping the underlying paths editable?

Accepted Answer

Unite (in the Shape Modes row with Alt/Option held)

Answer

Holding Alt/Option while clicking Unite creates a non-destructive compound shape that remains editable.

Question 2

What does the Pathfinder 'Minus Front' command do?

Accepted Answer

Subtracts the frontmost shapes from the backmost shape

Answer

Minus Front removes the front objects from the rearmost object, leaving the back shape minus the overlap.

Question 3

The Shape Builder tool is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Merge or extract regions of overlapping shapes by dragging or clicking

Answer

Shape Builder lets you interactively combine or delete regions of overlapping objects.

Question 4

To delete a region with the Shape Builder tool, you hold which key while clicking?

Accepted Answer

Alt/Option

Answer

Holding Alt/Option turns the Shape Builder cursor into a minus icon to remove regions.

Question 5

What is the result of the Pathfinder 'Intersect' command?

Accepted Answer

Only the overlapping area of the selected objects remains

Answer

Intersect keeps only the region where all selected shapes overlap.

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