How can I merge two objects in Illustrator? [duplicate]

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In Illustrator how can I merge this roof vector to the background of the square?

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I'm finding it difficult to understand what you want the end result to be. Could you include an illustration (perhaps done with Photoshop) of what the finished product should look like? — JohnB, Mar 2, 2014 at 12:57
I have the feeling that a clipping mask is what you desire. Do you want it to look like this? — Saaru Lindestøkke, Mar 2, 2014 at 13:15

user9447 · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-06 20:57:13Z

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As @Bart Arondson has pointed out, what you want to use is a clipping mask.

This is how it works:

You need to group your roof-tiles first. Select all of them with the black selection arrow, and use cmd+G or go to Object -> Group.

Then you make sure your square is on top of the roof-tiles group. Pretend this multicoloured pattern is your roof.

Select both roof and box and go to Object -> Clipping mask -> make:

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That should give you this result:

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