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Using the Pathfinder filters to modify
shapes
The Pathfinder filters combine, isolate,
and subdivide objects, and build new
objects formed by the intersections of
objects. See Setting Pathfinder prefer-
ences for information on setting Path-
finder filter options.
Most of the Pathfinder filters create
compound paths. A compound path is
a group of two or more paths that are
painted so that overlapping paths can
appear transparent. Except where
noted, the objects created by all Path-
finder filters are assigned the same
paint style as the top object in the
current layer’s stack.
Note: Applying Pathfinder filters to
complex selections, such as blends, may
require large amounts of RAM. If you
are unable to use a Pathfinder filter
successfully, try increasing the memory
size allotted to the Adobe Illustrator
program.