How to create an object like wave
I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
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I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
edited Jan 3 at 21:56
WELZ
7,35562461
asked Jan 3 at 20:29
Vic VKhVic VKh
183
Object -> Expand Appearance?
– joojaa
Jan 3 at 20:32
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I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
edited Jan 3 at 21:56
WELZ
7,35562461
asked Jan 3 at 20:29
Vic VKhVic VKh
183
I need to create an object like this
If I use Pencil tool I get something like this
As you can see wave parts are not equal. I can try harder with Pencil tool to create a perfect wave but it will take much time.
When applying a ZigZag filter on the rectangle an excellent wave object is created but the wave is the part of the whole object.
Is there any way to cut part of the rectangle object to get an object like on the picture 1 ? Or maybe there is a simpler way to create the object like on the picture 1?
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
adobe-illustrator path path-effects
edited Jan 3 at 21:56
WELZ
7,35562461
asked Jan 3 at 20:29
Vic VKhVic VKh
183
edited Jan 3 at 21:56
WELZ
7,35562461
asked Jan 3 at 20:29
Vic VKhVic VKh
183
edited Jan 3 at 21:56
WELZ
7,35562461
edited Jan 3 at 21:56
WELZ
7,35562461
edited Jan 3 at 21:56
WELZ
7,35562461
7,35562461
asked Jan 3 at 20:29
Vic VKhVic VKh
183
asked Jan 3 at 20:29
Vic VKhVic VKh
183
asked Jan 3 at 20:29
Vic VKhVic VKh
183
183
Object -> Expand Appearance?
– joojaa
Jan 3 at 20:32
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
– joojaa
Jan 3 at 20:32
Object -> Expand Appearance?
– joojaa
Jan 3 at 20:32
Object -> Expand Appearance?
– joojaa
Jan 3 at 20:32
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
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You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
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In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered Jan 3 at 22:33
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
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- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
22.8k13379
add a comment |
- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
22.8k13379
- Start with a horizontal path and apply a Zig Zag Effect
- Menu Object > Expand Appearance
- Delete the side points
- Select the side points and click the Convert to Corner icon
- Move them down and press Cmd + J Mac or Ctrl + J Win to join the points
- Press Cmd + E Mac or Ctrl + E Win to see the scale box and holding Alt scale the points to the center
answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
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edited Jan 3 at 20:52
answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
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answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
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answered Jan 3 at 20:40
DanielilloDanielillo
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22.8k13379
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You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
27.5k22058
add a comment |
You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
27.5k22058
add a comment |
You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
27.5k22058
You could try drawing it manually, by using the Pen Tool, and enabling the Grid, and Snap to Grid.
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
27.5k22058
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
27.5k22058
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
27.5k22058
answered Jan 3 at 22:39
Billy KerrBilly Kerr
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27.5k22058
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In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered Jan 3 at 22:33
user287001user287001
22.8k21237
add a comment |
In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered Jan 3 at 22:33
user287001user287001
22.8k21237
add a comment |
In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered Jan 3 at 22:33
user287001user287001
22.8k21237
In the future you maybe really need cutting in Illustrator. You can use Clipping Masks (this is non-destructive), Pathfinder panel operations or you can use Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.
Only one example. It's of the Pathfinder panel:
Step 1: Fix the effect on your zigzagged rectangle. Select it and goto Object > Expand Appearance which returns identical shape, but it's a path without effects.
Step 2: Draw a rectangle or other cosed path over the shape to be clipped. Select both.
Step 3: Apply Pathfinder panel operation Intersect. It removes the extras.
See steps 2 and 3 in the next image:
You may want to fine tune the shape. It's possible with anchor point editing tools ie. the direct selection tool and what's hidden under the Pen in the toolbox. Here the corners are reshaped:
Anchor point editing is the very basic part of using Illustrator efficiently.
answered Jan 3 at 22:33
user287001user287001
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edited Jan 3 at 22:48
answered Jan 3 at 22:33
user287001user287001
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answered Jan 3 at 22:33
user287001user287001
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answered Jan 3 at 22:33
user287001user287001
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Object -> Expand Appearance?
– joojaa
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