2-2 Path Object

A path object in vector editing software is like a drawing made of connected dots, called nodes. You can create a path using the pen tool or change shapes like text, rectangles, ovals, and polygons into a path.

When you have more than one path or shape, you can mix them in different ways using special actions called boolean operations. These actions let you join paths (union), find where they overlap (intersect), take one path away from another (subtract), or show the differences between them (differentiate).

Boolean Operation

Icon	Operation	Description
	Union	Combine multiple closed vector graphics into one.
	Subtract	Remove overlapping parts of two closed vector graphics. The upper layer's color is kept if on different layers.
	Intersect	Keep only the overlapping parts of closed vector graphics. The selected layer's color is kept if on different layers.
	Difference	Keep only the non-overlapping parts of closed vector graphics. The selected layer's color is kept if on different layers.

Options

Infill

Create infill for the path object for engraving or printing.

Actions

Auto Arrange

Automatically re-arrange the objects within minimal space.

Offset

Extend or shrink the contour of the path objects.

Array

Create a repetitive layout of the path objects.