How to create an object like wave
I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
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I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
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I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
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I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
– joojaa
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
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You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
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In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
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Thank you for your detailed explanation.
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
answered yesterday
Danielillo
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Thank you for your detailed explanation.
– Vic VKh
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
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Danielillo
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
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You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
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Billy Kerr
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You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered yesterday
Billy Kerr
25.8k22055
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You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered yesterday
Billy Kerr
25.8k22055
You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered yesterday
Billy Kerr
25.8k22055
answered yesterday
Billy Kerr
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Billy Kerr
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In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered yesterday
user287001
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In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered yesterday
user287001
20.1k21236
add a comment |
In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered yesterday
user287001
20.1k21236
In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
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