227
•
Click on
OK
and then apply
Path>Union
.
9.09 Object on Path
•
The
Object on Path
function can be used to align repeats of a shape along the path of another shape:
•
IMPORTANT:
Before applying the function, check the
Layers Panel
to make sure the shape to be repeated
is on a higher layer than the path:
•
To open the
Object on Path
window, select both the path and the shape to be repeated and go to
Effects>Object on Path.
Because there are so many settings in this window, only about half will be
explained at this point:
Increase
V Offset
until the four
corners look perfect
Frame is
formed
Shape to be repeated
should be above the path
shape
If using
Count
, number of
Repeats
Location of first shape
Select either
Count
or
Fill path length
Distance between
Repeats
Select
Top, Middle
or
Bottom
part of shape to be aligned
Distance from that part of
the shape to the path
Click here to manually
update the preview
Check this box to have the
preview update with changes
Click
OK
when done
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