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How do I separate part of an object in Illustrator?
Scissors
- Click and hold the Eraser ( ) tool to see and choose the Scissors ( ) tool.
- Click the path where you want to split it. When you split the path, two endpoints are created. …
- Select the anchor point or the path cut in the previous step using the Direct Selection ( ) tool to modify the object.
How do you split a compound path in Illustrator?
The expand option does not break apart your compound path, but the objects it consists of – you will still have a compound path. To break apart the compound object, go to Object > Compound path > Release .
Why is divide not working in Illustrator?
Make sure that that shape is a closed Path. … You may have had a fill on your top shape. Make sure you have no fill on that. Stroke & thickness of stroke does not matter for divide.