MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS MX 2004-USING FIREWORKS Use Manual page 75

Cutting paths into multiple objects
The Knife tool allows you to slice a path into two or more paths.
To cut a selected path:
Choose the Knife tool.
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Note: Using the eraser on Wacom pens automatically selects the Knife tool.
Do one of the following:
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Drag the pointer across the path.
Click on the path.
Deselect the path.
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Editing with path operations
You can use path operations in the Modify menu to create new shapes by combining or altering
existing paths. For some path operations, the stacking order of selected path objects defines how
the operation works. For information on arranging the stacking order of selected objects, see
"Stacking objects" on page
Note: Using a path operation removes all pressure and speed information from the affected paths.
Combining path objects
You can combine path objects into a single path object. You can connect the end points of
two open paths to create a single closed path, or you can join multiple paths to create a
composite path.
To create one continuous path from two open paths:
Choose the Subselection tool.
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Select two end points on two open paths.
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Choose Modify > Combine Paths > Join.
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To create a composite path:
Select two or more open or closed paths.
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Choose Modify > Combine Paths > Join.
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To break apart a composite path:
Select the composite path.
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Choose Modify > Combine Paths > Split.
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