How do I cut one shape out of another? 1

[pdxdesigner]

Let's say I want to create a crescent moon shape. The most obvious way I can think of would be to create a circle, then create a second circle, off-set it a bit, then cut the second circle from the first circle, leaving a path that is crescent-shaped. Is this possible? How?

Thanks!

 

[jconingham]

You are almost there =)
The command that you are looking for subtracting one shape from another can be found under the Pathfinder palette, along with several other great operations for multiple objects.

 

[Pinks1979]

When I do this, it always keep my ''old'' shapes also. Is there a way to make a new, independent shape out of it?

For exemple, I want to do 1/4 of circle, I use a square and a circle and INTERSECTION tool. I have my 1/4 circle, but when I select it, I still have the possibility to move both previous shape. What it does is when i save that new shape in a JPG, it gives me a big white square with my shape in the middle of it...

 

[jimoblak]

To remove the hidden lines of the previous shape after the pathfinder operation, hold the ALT key while clicking on the pathfinder button.

 

[jconingham]

You can also click on the Expand button in the pathfinder palette.

 

[itchybug]

What it does is when i save that new shape in a JPG, it gives me a big white square with my shape in the middle of it...

It is generally advisable, to use a crop area or clip to the artboard when saving jpegs or other raster images. There are numerous bumps in the road that can be avoided this way, rather than relying on the artwork to determine the image dimensions.

Just FYI...

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