Combining Objects and Photos

You can create interesting effects by combining objects and photos.

To Combine Objects and Photos:

1. Draw an object and arrange it so that it partially or completely overlaps another object or a photo.
2. Select the Selection Tool.
3. Press and hold the Shift key and click the object and the item it overlaps.
4. In the Menu bar, click Object | Combine and select either Punch, Intersect, or Outline:
   1. If you select Punch, the objects are combined by punching the shape of the object on top through the object or photo below.
   1. If you select Intersect, the objects are combined by retaining only those parts of the shapes or photo that intersect.
      
      
   1. If you select Outline, the objects are combined by merging all shapes into one.
      
      
5. When you are finished, save the project file or save the file to another file format such as JPEG.

See Also:

• Adding Special Shapes to the Work Area