Transparent object with non-transparent lines?

[handrawn]

Hi Gary

that will probably work up to a point - but when I tried it the 'dorsal frill' [spines?] does not fill [probably because of the mixed object nature of the group]

[Coleen]

Thanks Gary. Yes, Handrawn, that's exactly the problem I'm having. (sigh) What I probably should have done is to draw the spine as part of the original closed object, and then add the backbone line as part of the detail lines like I did for the muscles and fringe lines. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions on how to do this more easily - it is VERY appreciated!

I'm off to go do this for myself (I could cheat and use yours, but then I don't actually learn anything!) and... I'm also off to play in the beautiful sunshine down here! Thanks again to both of you!

[handrawn]

in order to fill you need a closed shape
[there is an exception, but it's 'unsupported' which is another way of saying 'yes it does that but it's not intended to and it may well have unexpected consequences']
anyhow whenever I have a collection of lines that I want to make into a closed filled shape I always make a copy and do the select all / convert line to shape /add shape / break shape routine [in fact I have custom keyboard shortcuts set to make it quick and easy]
if the break shape does not result in a complete fill shape[s] I know there is a gap some where and I can go looking for it


don't forget your suntan lotion [I'll go get my wellies ]

[Coleen]

Thanks SO much Handrawn! I really appreciate it - I must bookmark this thread so that the next time I run into this error, I can come and review your wonderful advice!

And, yes - sunscreen is a MUST for me down here...I'm actually a fair-skinned red-head and I burn like a lobster! (Only drawback to living in Belize!)