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The oval shape was duplicated by using rotation only (left). The number
5 shape was duplicated by using translation, scaling, and rotation (right).
Combining shapes
You can combine shapes in various ways to achieve particular results. You can compound two or more
shapes to create a single shape. The resulting shape takes on the attributes of the shape on the topmost
layer. If the shape is filled, any overlapping areas are not filled. Compound shapes can be used to cut a
void in one shape using another shape. You can release a compound shape, which reverts it to the original
shapes.
The rectangle and the oval are combined to create a compound shape.
You can also compound shapes to create a shape group, which allows you to manipulate multiple shapes
as a single unit.
To create a compound shape
1
Choose the Shape Selection tool , hold down Shift and select both shapes, or drag over the
shapes to marquee select them.
2
Choose Shapes Make Compound.
You can combine a shape with a compound shape to create a nested compound shape.
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