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gaps in a complex mask – how to join vertices
Hi,
I have just been creating a complex bezier mask with the pen tool. When I got to the end I found I couldn’t close the path. It turns out the are a couple of gaps in the path (I must have Cmd-clicked by mistake). Is there a way to close these gaps? Either by merging/combining vertices?
The mask took me ages to do an I don’t want to have to start again.
Thanks!
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4 Replies
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I never knew that you could have multiple gaps within a single mask path – are you certain that you have only one mask?
BTW, to close just a single part
1) with the selection tool, select the last vertex you drew
2) switch to the pen tool and click on the first vertex you drewHTH
RoRKIntensive AE & Mocha Training in Singapore and Malaysia
Adobe ACE/ACI (version 7) & Imagineer Systems Inc Approved Mocha Trainer -
Hi there,
Sorry, I didn’t explain myself very well. The gaps caused the creation of three separate masks which I need to just be one mask.
I found a work around by copying the paths into Illustration and using the Join Vertices function to close the gaps by highlighting the two points I wanted to join. I then copied the path back in to AE.
I find it a bit odd the AE doesn’t seem to have this function. Hey-ho.
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using illustrator as a stepping stone is the best method i have found as well… the AE path tool is missing some key features. Lets hope adobe looks at these forums.
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Good solution Chris and thanks for sharing!
Cheers
RoRKIntensive AE & Mocha Training in Singapore and Malaysia
Adobe ACE/ACI (version 7) & Imagineer Systems Inc Approved Mocha Trainer
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