![]() This will open Illustrator’s isolation mode and allow you to select and edit your shapes independently of each other.Įdit your shapes however you see fit. To edit your shapes, you can either use the Direct Selection Tool (A) or double click them. However, holding alt creates a Compound Shape, which means even though the shape in front is technically no longer visible, it can still be selected and edited. Normally, doing this would leave only the shape behind and the shape in front would no longer be visible or editable. This will subtract the shape in front from the shape behind. ![]() ![]() Hold alt and select one of the Shape Modes. Go to the Pathfinder panel (Window > Pathfinder). How to apply Pathfinder effects non-destructively To demonstrate, I’m going to use two circles to create a crescent shape. To follow along, all you need is two shapes that slightly overlap each other. Even after applying a Pathfinder effect, your original shapes will remain editable, allowing you to easily refine your designs. By non-destructively, I mean in a way that won’t destroy the shapes you’re working with. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you a trick that will enable you to apply Illustrator’s Pathfinder effects non-destructively.
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