To combine shapes in Adobe Illustrator on your iPad, you can use the combine all option (as shown in the video) or explore other shape builder tools. This effectively merges multiple shapes into a single, unified shape.
Here's a breakdown of how you can combine shapes:
- Select the shapes: Use the selection tool to select all the shapes you wish to combine.
- Locate the Combine All Option: In the properties panel (often found on the right side of the screen), look for options related to shape operations or shape builder. The video specifically mentions a "Combine All" option, which will merge the selected shapes into one.
- Use Shape Builder Tool (Alternative):
- Select the Shape Builder Tool from the toolbar.
- Drag across the shapes you want to merge. This will combine the areas you drag across.
- To remove parts of shapes while using the Shape Builder tool, hold down the Option/Alt key while dragging.
Result: After using either method, you'll have a single shape where the original shapes were previously separate. The new shape will inherit the fill and stroke properties of the top-most selected shape, if not otherwise specified.
