Joining Open Vector Objects
The Smart Join function lets you join two or more open vector objects together to become a single object.
To Join Objects Together:
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Select the open vector objects you want to join by holding down the Shift key and clicking objects.
If you do not select any objects, the command will be applied to all open objects in the document.
- Choose Path | Smart Join.
- Select the Smart Join options, as described below.
- Do one of the following:
- Click Apply. The objects are joined according to the Smart Join options, but the dialog box remains open. If you want to change the options you can do so and click Apply again, or you can click Cancel to discard the changes and close the dialog box.
- Click OK. The objects are joined according to the Smart Join options, and the dialog box is closed.
Smart Join Options
Max distance between 2 points |
Select the maximum distance allowed between two points in order to join them. For example, if you set the maximum distance to 3 pt, end points whose distance between two given lines are within 3 points will be joined. |
Max segment at crossed point |
Select the maximum length of a segment from the point where the two crossed lines join. Unnecessary segments extended from this point are trimmed. |
Source Line Attributes |
Select the types of line attributes for lines that can be joined:
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Result Line Attributes |
Select the line attributes to be applied to the joined object:
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Merge Joined Objects |
To leave joined points disconnected, deselect this checkbox. |