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Midpoints of path or sides of objects

New Here ,
Jun 20, 2013 Jun 20, 2013

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I could be wrong though it seems Illustrator only has centre points of objects and not midpoints of paths or paths on the side of objects. Can this be?

Dont confuse center points with midpoints, thats not what I'm after. If there isnt one, could someone help me to locate accuratly the midpoint of a rectangle (which is on a 10 degree angle) on one of the short ends?

I have also tried to draw a path leading from the centre point of the rectangle running parrelell to one of the long sides, although it's not like Sketchup that works out your trying to keep the line running parelell.

Looking forward to the answer to this one.

thanks

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Community Expert , Jun 20, 2013 Jun 20, 2013

Stu,

Does Object>Path>Add Anchor Points once fulfill your purpose?

Unnecessary Anchor Points on straight segments may be deleted.

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Stu,

Does Object>Path>Add Anchor Points once fulfill your purpose?

Unnecessary Anchor Points on straight segments may be deleted.

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Wow yes thank you Jacob. So there's a difference doing it that way to doing it using the pen tool> add anchor point then as it that way couldnt detect a midpoint or intersection. Is that correct? Is there no preference that I could switch this as default all the time?

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Stu,

For just one Anchor Point in a case like the one described, you could (Smart Guides are your friends), starting with the rectangle unselected:

1) With the Direct Selection Tool click one long segment and Ctrl/Cmd+C+F to create a copy as an independent path;

2) With the normal Selection Tool ClickDrag the path from 1) a bit on the opposite side of the target end and drag it up to the centre (Smart Guides will say center) so it crosses the end segment at the modpoint;

3) Select the rectangle and with the Add Anchor Point Tool click at the intersection

(Smart Guides will say intersect).

Edit: Cross posting.

You are right, Stu: the Add Anchor Point adds one wherever you click with no limiting options (apart from its having to be on the path).

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Jun 21, 2013 Jun 21, 2013

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Ah yes I found that one, as you say good for the one off. Its all about the process.

I found that the more times you do you instruction of Object>Path>Add Anchor Points adds more and more points evenly spaced.

Once you have done this to acheive the desired points you need then you can copy and past if you have the need for many copies and then rotate each one individually to the required angle (like the markings on a clock face for the minutes.

Thanks again Jacob. I hope chat with you again .

Strange thing though, if you draw a line & then attempt to draw another line rounghly the center point of the first line perpendicular to the first you will note it snaps to "intersect", strange program.

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Jun 21, 2013 Jun 21, 2013

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You are welcome, Stu.

If you wish to halve arbitrary segments, and if you have a version before CS6, you may use the free Divide (length) script available here:

http://park12.wakwak.com/~shp/lc/et/en_aics_script.html

If you create a two point curved path starting with a long handles and ending with a short/no handles, you will see that Object>Path>Add Anchor Point divides it far from the middle; you may use the two methods on identical paths to see it happen (and not).

If you wish to divide segments by other proportions than halving, and if you have a version from CS1 to CS5, you may set the number of divisions (per segment), such as 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, whatever.

The scripts do not work for CS6 on, and you cannot set the number up to 10.

Some of the other scripts may also be nice to know.

Edit: Just saw the Snap issue.

You may turn off View>Snap to Point and/or Smart Guides, depending on which snapping you wish to avoid.

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Thanks

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You are welcome, Stu.

I also hope tro chat with you again.

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Jacob Bugge wrote:

You are welcome, Stu.

If you wish to halve arbitrary segments, and if you have a version before CS6, you may use the free Divide (length) script available here:

http://park12.wakwak.com/~shp/lc/et/en_aics_script.html

The script even works with CC. As long as the script author hasn't stated otherwise, I would always assume that it works. And then try on a test file.

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Jun 21, 2013 Jun 21, 2013

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Thank you very much for that crucial information, Monika.

Is it (still) true that it fails to work with CS6?

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Jun 21, 2013 Jun 21, 2013

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It works, as do most other scripts. Why shouldn't it?

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Monika,

I have based it on my (mis)remembering that someone stated in an old thread that those scripts did not work in CS6.

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MMM  Sorry I'm a bit behind when it comes to scripts. I have heard of scripts though havent yet used any or would know how to attach to the application.

I'll have a look, though if you both know of any that you think should be a must have then please, let me know.

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Jun 22, 2013 Jun 22, 2013

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Stu,

You should be able to save downloaded scripts, and plugins, to a folder with a path including:

... \Adobe\Illustrator [Version]\Presets\Scripts

... \Adobe\Illustrator [Version]\Plug-ins

Apart from the set of scripts mentioned in post #5,

http://park12.wakwak.com/~shp/lc/et/en_aics_script.html

there are some other download places with/including free downloads,

http://illustrator.hilfdirselbst.ch/dokuwiki/

http://scriptographer.org/scripts/

http://www.wundes.com/JS4AI/

http://vectips.com/tricks/10-free-and-extremely-useful-illustrator-scripts/

http://dzineblog.com/2010/09/10-popular-free-plugins-and-shareware-for-adobe-illustrator.html

http://vectorboom.com/ (freebies)

http://rj-graffix.com/software/plugins.html

http://www.telegraphics.com.au/sw/browse/Filters

http://kelsocartography.com/blog/?p=1880

and with payment,

http://www.astutegraphics.com/

which you may look through and consider.

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Jun 22, 2013 Jun 22, 2013

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Scriptographer will only work up to CS5. There won't be any future versions for Illustrator (as of now).

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Jun 22, 2013 Jun 22, 2013

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I know, Monika, and the same applies to some of the other scripts/plugins, and some are irrelevant when you have CS6 or CC, but so far Stu has a secret version, hence the unsorted list to keep him busy for a while.

I believe you may have some further suggestions.

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