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Outlines showing when exporting to svg

Jun 20, 2012 8:36 AM

When I export my AI file to SVG, the strokes show. Image here: http://life-examined.com/ig2/share.svg. How can I remove the strokes? This is the same exact file exported to png: http://life-examined.com/ig2/share.png . The png files does not show the outlines, which is what I want. I have set the strokes to transparent. Thank you!

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1. Mylenium,

Jun 20, 2012 10:51 AM in reply to life-examined

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You need to properly combine your elements using Pathfinder operations. All your elements are separate paths and naturally will render this way in the SVG, because it doesn't simulate trapping/ overprint.

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2. mjarrott,

Jun 20, 2012 12:40 PM in reply to life-examined

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Mylenium is correct. For visual reference:
The first option in the pathfinder panel is "Unite". Select an individual heart-shaped element and click Unite, and you will be good to go.

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3. life-examined,

Jun 20, 2012 1:07 PM in reply to life-examined

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Thank you, Mylenium and Mjarrott! When I first tried to use pathfinder it gave me the error, "The filter produced no results. Please select two overlapping paths." After some Googling, I selected everything, then clicked on object -> expand. I was then able to try the different pathfinder tools. I did a test saving to SVG, and it gave me the desired results. Thanks again!

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