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Trapping by overprinting
For more precise control of trapping and
for trapping complex objects, you can
create the effect of a trap by stroking an
object and setting the stroke to over-
print.
When stroking an overprinting a line
you can
trap just part of an object or
trap a line .
See also Using the Trap filter .
To create a spread by overprinting:
1
Select the topmost object of the two
objects that must trap into each other.
2
Choose Object
>
Paint Style.