Drawing in Indesign

Compound Paths and Objects

Creating Compound Path

1. Select all of the paths you want to include in the compound path. 2. Choose Object > Paths > Make Compound Path. A hole appears wherever selected paths overlap.

Break up a Compound Path

1. Using the Selection tool , select a compound path. 2. Choose Object > Paths > Release Compound Path.

Filling the whole in Compound Path

1. Select a point on the subpath. 2. Choose Object > Paths > Reverse Path.

Creating Compound Objects with Pathfinder

To view Pathfinder panel. Click Window > Object & Layout > Pathfinder. Select two objects or path to create compound Paths. Click on any of the following pathfinder buttons:

B. Add Traces the outline of all objects to create a single shape. C. Subtract Objects in the front “punch holes? in the backmost object. D. Intersect Creates a shape from overlapping areas. E. Exclude Overlap Creates a shape from areas that do not overlap. F. Minus Back Objects in the back “punch holes? in the frontmost object.