I have a rectangle object in Illustrator with a hole in it which forms the actual desired object. Can I invert the object so the inner hole becomes the actual object?
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Menu Object > Compound Path > Release; Cmd + Alt + Shift + 8 – Mac; Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 8 – Win– user120647Commented Oct 12, 2018 at 9:28
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1@Danielillo That's an answer I'd upvote if it were in the answer space and I'd not given it myself just now ;)– VincentCommented Oct 12, 2018 at 9:38
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@Vincent Yes, I have become a bit selective with the questions. I have the feeling this question has been asked a hundred times.– user120647Commented Oct 12, 2018 at 9:41
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@Danielillo If you find a dupe, please vote to close this question as a dupe of that. Thanks!– VincentCommented Oct 12, 2018 at 9:45
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- Select your current shape, using the selection tool (V or Esc);
- Choose Object > Compound Path > Release (Alt+Shift+Ctrl/Cmd+8).
This creates two paths: one being your rectangle, the other your desired shape.
