Joining Open Vector Objects

Joining Open Vector Objects

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:

  1. 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.

  2. Choose Path | Smart Join.
  3. Select the Smart Join options, as described below.
  4. 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:

  • Polygons only: Allow joins between polygons only. This includes lines.
  • Beziers only: Allow joins between beziers only. This includes arcs.
  • Both: Allow joins between beziers and polygons, or a combination of the two types.
  • Matched Stroke: Select this checkbox to only join lines with the same stroke. This includes dashes.
  • Matched Pen Color: Select this checkbox to only join lines with the same pen color.

Result Line Attributes

Select the line attributes to be applied to the joined object:

  • Most Front: Use the line attributes of the front-most object.
  • Most Behind: Use the line attributes of the rear-most object.

Merge Joined Objects

To leave joined points disconnected, deselect this checkbox.

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