Adobe Illustrator Combining Objects and Paths 3

Question 1

What does Object > Compound Path > Make do to two overlapping filled shapes?

Accepted Answer

Creates a single path where the overlap becomes a transparent hole

Answer

Make Compound Path treats overlapping areas as holes, like the center of a letter 'O'.

Question 2

The keyboard shortcut to make a compound path is:

Accepted Answer

Ctrl/Cmd + 8

Answer

Ctrl/Cmd + 8 creates a compound path from selected objects.

Question 3

To release a compound path back into separate objects, you use:

Accepted Answer

Object > Compound Path > Release (Alt/Option+Ctrl/Cmd+8)

Answer

Release reverses the compound path, restoring individual shapes.

Question 4

When two paths form a compound path, the fill rule that determines holes is set in which panel?

Accepted Answer

Attributes panel (even-odd vs non-zero winding)

Answer

The Attributes panel controls even-odd and non-zero winding fill rules for compound paths.

Question 5

A compound path differs from a group in that:

Accepted Answer

A compound path is a single object sharing one fill and stroke

Answer

A compound path behaves as one object with a unified fill/stroke, unlike a group.

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