Add
Joins two objects where they overlap to create a compound
path, and fills the new shape with the ink of the front object. Com-
pound paths can include multiple closed shapes that have holes in
them, unlike objects created with the Outline option.
Intersect
Creates a new object from the intersection of all selected
objects and fills the new object with the ink of the front object. All
selected objects must be closed paths and share a common area.
Punch
Removes the area where selected objects intersect and fills
the new object with the ink of the front object. If you select more than
two objects, Canvas starts with the back object and continues forward
through the stacking order.
For example, you can create a quick illustration of a decorative bottle
by combining a group of circles and then applying the Punch com-
mand to that selected group of objects.
Original objects:
two circles and a
rotated square
Objects combined
with the Outline
method
Outline shape smoothed
into a heart using path-
editing techniques
With the Add method, Canvas
merges the handle to the cup
where they overlap, leaving a
hole inside the handle
Original objects
Combined with Add method
The Intersect method helps
you create some useful, basic
shapes. Here, the intersection
of two circles (highlighted)
results in an eye shape.