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How to create Icon with transparent shape inside

Feb 17, 2013 11:43 AM

Tags: #transparent_button #icon_design

Hi All

I would like to create a vector icon with a transparent shape inside it, like in this image below:

So everything should be transparent except of course the dark grey area...

How Do I do that?

Below is a link to my AI file if you want it:

Thank you!

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1. MikeWenzloff,

Feb 17, 2013 11:51 AM in reply to DexterDave

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Release the clipping mask on the book looking part. Use the path finder to Minus Front.

Mike

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2. DexterDave,

Feb 17, 2013 12:01 PM in reply to MikeWenzloff

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Thank you Mike.

I did as you say, but for some reason it does this (see image)

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3. MikeWenzloff,

Feb 17, 2013 12:19 PM in reply to DexterDave

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With just the book icon selected, release clipping mask. Select both items, Minus Front.

Is that what you did? What Illy version?

this is what I get, green rectangle was placed behind to see the "hole."

Mike

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4. DexterDave,

Feb 18, 2013 10:12 AM in reply to DexterDave

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Thank you Mike. Played around a bit and I got it to work. What I did wrong was that I selected the square box around the book to create a clipping mask, and not the path of the book. Appreciate your help a lot!

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