Converting lines to shapes

Lines are limited to flat color and transparency. However you can convert a line into a shape. You can then apply any of the fill or transparency types or reshape it. You can even add a new line around its outside. You can also convert the line (the 'outline') around a shape.

To convert a line to a shape

1. Select the line or shape (see Selecting objects).

2. From the Arrange menu, choose Convert line to shape.

If you convert an line around a shape: this produces an object the size and width of the line.

Movies (not working in this version)

Converting lines to editable shapes

Note:

Convert line to shape is dimmed for objects with shadows, contours or bevels.

Converting an outline removes any fill applied to the original object. To retain the fill, clone the object before converting the line into a shape.

Because the converted line can now itself have a line applied, you can use this to create parallel lines. However there is a better way.

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Related Topics

Lines

Converting objects