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9.09.2 Warp a Shape to a Path
•
The
Object on Path
function can also be used to stretch a shape to fit a path. For example, let’s start with
an arrow (from the
Library’s Arrows
) and a spiral (refer to
Section 5.01.7
):
•
Verify that the arrow is above the spiral on the
Layers Panel
. Then select both and go to
Effects>Object
on Path
. Note that since there is only one shape involved,
Repeat
is left at
Count
and set to 0:
•
Next, two new settings are applied:
Warp to path:
causes the arrow to bend/curve to fit the spiral:
After clicking on
OK
After applying
Break
Apart
, select inner scallop
After deleting inner scallop,
apply
Merge
and a
Fill
Repeat
is set to
Count
but the number of
repeats is set at 0
Mark this first
Original arrow appears
positioned at start of spiral
Mark these two
options
Arrow is now curved and
stretched to fit the spiral
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