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Partial Circle?

Jul 19, 2012 2:22 PM

I need to make a partial outlined circle. In other words, instead of the outline being a full circle I need it to ony be about 3/4. How can I do this in Illustrator CS 5?

835 Views   5 Replies   Latest reply: Jacob Bugge, Jul 20, 2012 1:38 AM
 
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  • Jacob Bugge
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    1. Jacob Bugge,
    Jul 19, 2012 2:32 PM   in reply to kcrossley
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    kcrossly,

     

    You may:

     

    0) Rotate if needed,

    1) Cut at two Anchor Points with the Scissors Tool,

    2) Delete the path between the cuts,

    3a) If you want to keep the straightness between them, select the remaining part and Ctrl/Cmd+J to close the path, or select the Pen Tool and click on both;

    3b) If you want the shape to have a concave part with straight segments to the centre, select the Pen Tool, click one of the cut ends, then the centre, then the other cut point.

     
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  • mjarrott
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    2. mjarrott,
    Jul 19, 2012 4:36 PM   in reply to kcrossley
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    Hi there,

     

    Jacob's direction are correct, just thought I'd provide screenshots to help.

     

    1. Start with a full circle.

    Screen Shot 2012-07-19 at 4.30.41 PM.png

     

    2. Using the Add Anchor Point tool (an alternate to the Pen tool) add an anchor point between any two of the main anchor points.

     

    Screen Shot 2012-07-19 at 4.33.19 PM.png

    Screen Shot 2012-07-19 at 4.30.54 PM.png

     

    3. Then click delete!

     

    Screen Shot 2012-07-19 at 4.31.00 PM.png

     

    Michael.

     
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  • kcrossley
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    3. kcrossley,
    Jul 19, 2012 8:26 PM   in reply to mjarrott
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    Wow. That was way too easy. Thanks guys!

     
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  • Wade_Zimmerman
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    4. Wade_Zimmerman,
    Jul 19, 2012 9:23 PM   in reply to kcrossley
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    That is easy this is more complex but it gives you an opportunity of being accurate.

     

    You make a pie chart/graph you enter in the firstr data filed the angle of the opening remember a circle is 360 degrees and in the second data field you enter the remainder of.

     

    Then you get two a pie chhart with 2 section with the directr select too select the section you wish to discard and delete it and then remove the fil for the section you wish to keep.

     

    Screen Shot 2012-07-20 at 12.22.02 AM.png

     

    Screen Shot 2012-07-20 at 12.22.41 AM.png

     
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  • Jacob Bugge
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    5. Jacob Bugge,
    Jul 20, 2012 1:38 AM   in reply to kcrossley
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    For my part you are welcome, kcrossly.

     
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