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Shape Handling 161

Merging several shapes into one
For example, to produce the shape on the right from the three shapes on the left:

1. Create the two circles and the rectangle.
2. Select all three shapes.
3. Right click and choose "COMBINE SHAPES" > "ADD SHAPES".

The new shape takes line attributes and colors from the top shape (in this case the
rectangle in the illustration).
Intersecting shapes

With INTERSECTING SHAPES, the new object is created from those parts of lower shapes
that are covered by the top object.

Select the shapes you want to mask and the front
(mask) shape.

Choose "ARRANGE" > "COMBINE SHAPES" > "INTERSECT
SHAPES". This creates a new shape. The top shape
disappears.

The line attributes and colors of the underlying shapes are unchanged. Areas not
covered by the top shape are discarded. The top shape can be a group for more complex
subtracting. Groups are described in Object handling (on page 117).
Splitting a shape

If you want to split (break) a line or shape: Either select an existing point handle on the
line or outline of the shape, or create a new one where you want to break the line. Just
click on the line in the SHAPE TOOL(SEE ABOVE).