And THAT is the perfect format for every instructional video ever. Simple, to the point, plenty of accurate verbal instruction, well paced, right length, no annoying/long intro, no annoying music. So, essentially, you've demonstrated much more than just the use of these tools. Thank you!
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@@katherinesagunyu5765 thanks, yes, back when I was recording this one, I was using a wacom, which I naturally move wayyy to much for a video! I use a mouse now for videos. :)
So much info in so little time. Not only was this video filled with great information but it was inspiring with clever ideas. Great for a beginner. Thank you!
You kept it short and sweet. I loved it. I am such a newbie to Illustrator but I tuned in to find out how to use the eraser tool. For instance, how to make it larger or smaller depending on the space I was using and you went directly there so this was wonderful!
Thank you so much!! been looking how to make a cut in my cabinet drawing that consists out of multiple paths and then stretch it to make the cabinet gain a couple of inches, and never heard of the group selection tool before. And when I saw you using it I heard angels sing and a ray of sunlight touched my face ;-)
Thanks again! Yet another great video! I've rarely come across a tutorial that tells me precisely what I need to learn in such a sharp, concise, well presented, and creatively insightful manner all in one. I'm also learning and becoming aware of some of the other essential shortcuts and tricks you use as you demonstrate. Just one question - what would be your personal alternative to the knife tool when you need that accuracy you were talking about?
hey i love the explanation! but i wished you could explain where the shortcuts originally are in the top bar, like when you pressed command + Y, I dont know the name of that option and i dont know where to find it. besides that, amazing video! much appreciated
First add an anchor point by going to Object > Path > Add Anchor Points. Then use your Direct Selection tool to select just 1 point on an end. Cut and paste in front.
@@GDHT It is :D one more related question ... is there a dialog box that I can write numbers for line or quide lenght, that I could modify the line or guide already exist? for example - it should be precise 23 mm, but I have 89,5 mm. I do precise drawings and I`m grateful for any help.
You know this like the back of your hand, but when you keep telling us the shortcut keys to go back and forth, I get lost because I don't remember what those shortcut keys relate to. Other than that, this was good, but when you say Shift X to do this, what tool is that referring to.
Hi this tutorial was useful, thank you for posting this for us. I do it like you, but that pieces I selecting and cutting with knife tool doesn't separate of my subject that I designed. what should I do?
You can't change the hardness in Illustrator, because you're working with vector paths and points. Generally speaking, 'soft blur' and 'fade' effects are better created in raster programs, like Photoshop.
Thanks for sahring this. I'm struggling with the brackets topic since forever. I 've been never able to increase the size of the erase or the brush tool with the right and left brackets keys like everybody says. Any clue what could that be?? Thanks in advance ...
@@GDHT Thanks. Now works. I just set the shortcuts myself to < (Increase) and Shift > (decrease). The thing is that only work with the standard Illustrator Brush. Do you any advise how to make that works for every brush?
Hmm, I'm not sure. You can try double clicking your eraser tool and resetting it, or try resetting your Illustrator preferences (sometimes they can get damaged and weird things happen).
Maybe you can answer this. When I go to use the knife tool it draws the line but when I go to move the cut out piece the whole shape still continues to move as one item. Is there a setting or button I need to change?
If you've made sure to cut all the way across the object, you shouldn't need to ungroup or anything. You can just use your selection tool to grab the piece and move it. The knife really doesn't have settings, as far as I can tell, so I'm not sure why that's happening.
@@kae2678 Ok I think I know what's happening- it actually IS cutting into the shape if it's leaving a black stroke. Make sure to go all the way across the shape, then you can move the two pieces apart.
How can I erase a single path between any two points? I can do it in Clip Studio poiant. Just swipe the erase tool over a line and watch it disappear up to the nearest point as if I were to select and delete.
@@GDHT That's the obvious way to do it but I want to be able to use an erase function with a pen. Not have to go "click, delete, click, delete, click, delete" or have to worry about orphan points or decide whether to select the path or the anchor. In Clip Studio you just swipe the pen over the line and it instantly deletes up to the nearest intersection.
Great tutorial, but my Illustrator CC doesn't show a round eraser tool, but a long line that I have to keep changing the angle. How do I get it to be a round tip?
how would you go about connecting the top of the a together, with it being a the same path? Having trouble with something similar I'm doing with an image I've traced
@@GDHT not working for me. I drew an A on paper but didn't connect the - in the /\ so when Ai traces it the middle part isnt closed if that makes any sense lol
@@spacekidastro can you use your pen tool to draw a separate path that connects them? Then select the two pieces (your original /\ path and your new - path) and then do Pathfinder Unite.
i am having the hardest time with a simple erasing of a image in a layer so that one image sits over the other. i got apps that work better than this. someone help please. how do you use the eraser tool?
I actually don’t use the eraser tool very often at all, I use the lasso tool to delete points. But illustrator works best with complete shapes so you’ll have to combine those shapes after you delete the points. It does take some getting used to, but if you use illustrator a lot, You’ll find it is a great program!
If your eraser is still not working after converting it to outlines, select the object and right click to select "Release clipping mask". (edit: That solved mine 😆)
If you have a PNG file, you'll first need to convert it to vector (PNG is raster). Here's a video on how to do that: ruclips.net/video/gyLSZIbXI0g/видео.html
can you tell me how i can delete lines crossing inside a word cause i want to cut the text uit my plotter machine but inside the word he cuts out these lines that goes straight true the letter i dont know how to do it
I have oversized cursive text that I'm trying to cut(scissors) at points to make it fit in my laser cutter bed with the end result being a complete word from one continuous piece of wood.
@@deltalovesdobes Using the scissors will result in having open paths, and you probably want closed paths. I would use the pathfinder tool for this. Draw a rectangle around half of the letter, then open the pathfinder window. Select the whole letter and rectangle, then use the bottom left pathfinder to Divide. You'll need to delete parts of it, but you'll be left with the letter sliced in half.
I can't use the eraser tool. I select the object and then I try to delete it... it gives you a weird black stroke so basically it's doing the opposite of what I want which SUCKKKSSS! urghh!!
Hmmm. I wish I could see the artwork. If you want, you can join our Illustrator User group here: facebook.com/groups/adobeillustratorusershelp/ and upload a screenshot:
![[Adobe Illustrator for Beginners] Path Eraser tool and Join Tool](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TNXVzPwa6Bo/mqdefault.jpg)
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And THAT is the perfect format for every instructional video ever.
Simple, to the point, plenty of accurate verbal instruction, well paced, right length, no annoying/long intro, no annoying music.
So, essentially, you've demonstrated much more than just the use of these tools. Thank you!
Wow, thank you so much!!
4 years later and this video just saved my butt. Thanks!
You’re welcome- I’m so happy to hear that!
I tried for a long time to figure these tools out by myself. Should've watched this video long ago! Thanks for this,
You're welcome!
Indeed!
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Your tutorial is good but please try to avoid TOO MUCH moving of the mouse. Its annoying. Thank you.
@@katherinesagunyu5765 thanks, yes, back when I was recording this one, I was using a wacom, which I naturally move wayyy to much for a video! I use a mouse now for videos. :)
So much info in so little time. Not only was this video filled with great information but it was inspiring with clever ideas. Great for a beginner. Thank you!
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You are one of the few designers who has demystified Illustrator enough for me to find more courage to use it.
Thanks for what you do.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much!!
You might also find out FB group helpful - you can get specific answers to AI questions there! facebook.com/groups/adobeillustratorusershelp/
THANK YOU for not assuming that everyone knows the tools! This is very helpful. It actually sparks my creative brain as to things I can do with it!
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you, it was very clear. You didn't waste any time clicking around, the video was useful and it helped me get the project done quick. New sub!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad it helped you!
Finally! A tutorial that gets to the fkng point in under 3min! Thank you! And you've just gained a new sub!
You’re welcome 😊 and thank you so much!!
5 years on, and still super useful
helped me complete my project
impressive how much you manage to pack into less than 6 minutes
many thanks - subbed
Thank you so much!!
Wow! Not only a very good explanation of how to use these tools, but also tips how when to use each of them. Thanks!
You're welcome - and thank you so much!!
You kept it short and sweet. I loved it. I am such a newbie to Illustrator but I tuned in to find out how to use the eraser tool. For instance, how to make it larger or smaller depending on the space I was using and you went directly there so this was wonderful!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it helped you!!
thanks for getting to the heart of the matter quickly and precicely.
You're very welcome! :)
Thanks alot
That was short and simple and to the point. Thank you so much for this. It explained the tools so well. 🙏
You're welcome - I'm so glad it was helpful!
Really nice tutorial, thanks! I do Graphic Design, purely as a hobby to unwind, and have a little fun. This was super helpful!
Thank you so much - I'm so glad it was helpful!
I like the way you just get right to the point.
Thank you for your content. It's very helpful!
Aww thank you so much!
ty m'lady. very helpful. my illustrator book can't compete.. yt guides are a blessing,
Thank you so much!! :)
Great stuff. Quick easy and straight to the point. Preciate ya!
Thank you so much!!
Oh, how did I not found you before? I would have suffer a lot less! You are amazing! I love all your tutorials. You are just what I need. Thank you!
You're welcome! I'm glad I could help!
Thank you!!! Perfect instructional on how to erase on Illustrator. Thank you thank you!!
Thank you - I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much!! been looking how to make a cut in my cabinet drawing that consists out of multiple paths and then stretch it to make the cabinet gain a couple of inches, and never heard of the group selection tool before. And when I saw you using it I heard angels sing and a ray of sunlight touched my face ;-)
Hahah!! I'm so glad it was useful for you! I use the group selection constantly!!
Thank you, Thank you!!! Ive been trying to cut/slice fonts lengthwise with no luck until now!!!!Thanks
You're welcome!!
Thanks again! Yet another great video! I've rarely come across a tutorial that tells me precisely what I need to learn in such a sharp, concise, well presented, and creatively insightful manner all in one. I'm also learning and becoming aware of some of the other essential shortcuts and tricks you use as you demonstrate. Just one question - what would be your personal alternative to the knife tool when you need that accuracy you were talking about?
Thank you so much!! Instead of using the knife, I usually use the pen tool with shapebuilder or pathfinder.
@@GDHT oh good idea!
Love your tutorials! Easy to understand and right to the point! Subscribed and Looking forward to more! : )
M. Christopher Thank you so much!
finally i know how to use the knife tool. thanks
You're welcome!
Very cool!!!!
Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge!
You're welcome!!
Wowwww thank you so much!! Super helpful!!
You're welcome! I'm so glad it helped!!
Thank you for this tutorial, I learned a lot. :D Even if the video is 3 years old now it stays relevant.
Thank you so much!!
Hi you said that you don’t use the knife tool because you usually need more accuracy. What tool do you use in that instance?
The pen tool! :)
love your tutorial - easy to follow and clear. Thanks.
Michael Chen thank you so much!!
you explained so clearly, thank you. is there any tool that does the same thing as the knife, but in a straight line?
Thank you!! To get a straight line, just hold option or ALT while using the knife tool.
Thank you so much! U saved me. After following ur tutorial I believe I nailed my assignment. Fingers crossed. Happy Holidays. Take care🌞
I'm so glad the video helped!! Good luck on your assignment and happy holidays to you too!!
nice, crisp, simple to understand tutorials. Thank you!
You're welcome!! And thank you!
Thank You! Beautiful voice by the way
Aww thank you!
That voice 🙌🏽
Finally! A clear explanation of the knife and scissors. I tried two other tutorials and they were nowhere near as helpful as yours.
Thank you so much!!
really great and beginner-friendly, thanks!
Thank you so much!!
hey i love the explanation! but i wished you could explain where the shortcuts originally are in the top bar, like when you pressed command + Y, I dont know the name of that option and i dont know where to find it. besides that, amazing video! much appreciated
Sorry about that - I do this in all my newer videos, but this one is before I started adding that in. :)
@@GDHT I see, thank you :)
You're welcome!
Eraser is basically redrawing! That's it! Thank you
You're welcome!
This is so useful and gets right to the point! Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
I learned from you today, thanks a million!
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!!
thank you for the video
I have a question - how to cut a line precisely in half?
First add an anchor point by going to Object > Path > Add Anchor Points. Then use your Direct Selection tool to select just 1 point on an end. Cut and paste in front.
@@GDHT I did it, thank you very much.
@@Bayubadu that's great!!! :D
@@GDHT It is :D
one more related question ... is there a dialog box that I can write numbers for line or quide lenght, that I could modify the line or guide already exist? for example - it should be precise 23 mm, but I have 89,5 mm.
I do precise drawings and I`m grateful for any help.
@@Bayubadu if it's a straight-across line (180°), this will work: select it, and in your top bar (Window > Control) you can enter width.
This was very helpful! 🙏🏻
Thank you!!
Thank you, this was very helpful.
You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful for you!
although I don't understand it very well because it's in English, it was a useful video. health in your hands
Thank you - I'm happy it helped at least a little!
thnaks your lesson was really very helpful for me. i always stucked on ceaser tool. but after watched your video it's easy to work. once again thanks
Oh that's great! You're welcome!!
You know this like the back of your hand, but when you keep telling us the shortcut keys to go back and forth, I get lost because I don't remember what those shortcut keys relate to. Other than that, this was good, but when you say Shift X to do this, what tool is that referring to.
That one will switch the fill and stroke of the selected object
That one will switch the fill and stroke of the selected object. ☺️
I wish I had found this video long ago. Great explanations! Thanks so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You're welcome...and thank you!
Thank you for your tutorial . My eraser is no longer remove the errors I would like to remove . what can I do to fix this issue
Make sure you have the object selected, then use the eraser tool.
yes finally! youre a life saver, thanks!!!
Awww thank you!
What a BEAUTIFUL voice. Thanks for the video, helped me a lot.
Thank you so much!!
Hi this tutorial was useful, thank you for posting this for us. I do it like you, but that pieces I selecting and cutting with knife tool doesn't separate of my subject that I designed. what should I do?
Hmmm, that is strange. What minute and second of the video are you struggling with?
Great tutorial.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Awesome! Thanks!!
You’re welcome!!
Thanks, that was nice and useful!
Thank you...and you're welcome!
thank you for amazing ideas :)
You're welcome...and thank you!
hey cool video! is there another tool to cut stroke other than scissor tool?
You can use the A tool (direct selection) to click right on the line or point itself, then hit the delete key.
@@GDHTthank you for replying!
Great video, but can somebody help me 😫, I don't now how to change the hardness of my eraser or paint brush
You can't change the hardness in Illustrator, because you're working with vector paths and points. Generally speaking, 'soft blur' and 'fade' effects are better created in raster programs, like Photoshop.
Thanks for sahring this. I'm struggling with the brackets topic since forever. I 've been never able to increase the size of the erase or the brush tool with the right and left brackets keys like everybody says. Any clue what could that be?? Thanks in advance ...
That's weird! You could try trashing your preferences, that seems to fix glitchy things.
@@GDHT Thanks. Now works. I just set the shortcuts myself to < (Increase) and Shift > (decrease). The thing is that only work with the standard Illustrator Brush. Do you any advise how to make that works for every brush?
@@nazimcontreras5125 hmm, I really don't know. That is weird that it's not working with the regular brush!
loved this thank you!!
You're welcome...and thank you!
when i try to use the erase tool it moves the section that i'm trying to erase rather than actually erasing it.Any ideas??
Hmm, I'm not sure. You can try double clicking your eraser tool and resetting it, or try resetting your Illustrator preferences (sometimes they can get damaged and weird things happen).
dude I'm stuck with this too. Did you find a solution? Even after I resetted it didn't work.
@@bungeeegummm564 are you using a tablet? That can cause issues sometimes.
Thank you for this!
You're welcome!!
great idea
Thank you! 😊
which brackets to be used for sizing the eraser tool?
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Maybe you can answer this. When I go to use the knife tool it draws the line but when I go to move the cut out piece the whole shape still continues to move as one item. Is there a setting or button I need to change?
If you've made sure to cut all the way across the object, you shouldn't need to ungroup or anything. You can just use your selection tool to grab the piece and move it. The knife really doesn't have settings, as far as I can tell, so I'm not sure why that's happening.
Love your videos,,
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Thank you!
to change the size of the eraser I found ] and [ to be helpful in my case
Oh yes, that's a good one! Also useful in Photoshop!
When I use the knife tool it makes a black stroke where I drew and it doesn't cut the shape I wanted at all
Hmm, I can't replicate this behavior. Are you sure you're on the knife tool? And you have a shape selected before drawing the line across it?
@@GDHT yep, but maybe it doesn't work because it's not a shape but a stroke/path (a circle I made using elipse tool)
@@kae2678 Ok I think I know what's happening- it actually IS cutting into the shape if it's leaving a black stroke. Make sure to go all the way across the shape, then you can move the two pieces apart.
Thanks helpfull short perfect
You're welcome! And thank you!
Thank you!
You're welcome!!
thanks..captured the stroking
Oh great! You're welcome! :)
thank you so much!
You're welcome!
God bless you! Life saving tutorial! Thank you so much!
Thank you!!
Where to click CMD? So far I don't know what is it..
Gabija Kukevičiūtė Command (CMD) is the button next to your space bar on a Mac. If you’re on a PC, it will be your control (Ctrl) button.
Very good ☺️
Thank you! 😊
How can I erase a single path between any two points? I can do it in Clip Studio poiant. Just swipe the erase tool over a line and watch it disappear up to the nearest point as if I were to select and delete.
Click right on the edge of the path with your Direct selection tool, then hit delete.
@@GDHT That's the obvious way to do it but I want to be able to use an erase function with a pen. Not have to go "click, delete, click, delete, click, delete" or have to worry about orphan points or decide whether to select the path or the anchor. In Clip Studio you just swipe the pen over the line and it instantly deletes up to the nearest intersection.
I don't think there is a way to do this in Illustrator, unfortunately.
Great tutorial, but my Illustrator CC doesn't show a round eraser tool, but a long line that I have to keep changing the angle. How do I get it to be a round tip?
You're sure you're on the eraser tool (shift E)? I can't replicate what is happening with yours.
click twice on the eraser tool you will find options there
how would you go about connecting the top of the a together, with it being a the same path? Having trouble with something similar I'm doing with an image I've traced
Select the two points you want to join with the direct selection tool, then hit CMD J or CTRL J on pc.
@@GDHT not working for me. I drew an A on paper but didn't connect the - in the /\ so when Ai traces it the middle part isnt closed if that makes any sense lol
When i go to select the middle the path around the whole letter is selected and i dont know how to open the path and bridge the gap.
@@spacekidastro can you use your pen tool to draw a separate path that connects them? Then select the two pieces (your original /\ path and your new - path) and then do Pathfinder Unite.
i am having the hardest time with a simple erasing of a image in a layer so that one image sits over the other. i got apps that work better than this. someone help please. how do you use the eraser tool?
I actually don’t use the eraser tool very often at all, I use the lasso tool to delete points. But illustrator works best with complete shapes so you’ll have to combine those shapes after you delete the points. It does take some getting used to, but if you use illustrator a lot, You’ll find it is a great program!
Thanks so muchhhhhh!
You're welcome!
thanks so much
You're welcome!
Sister, why can't I see the dots like you when I delete it?
What minute and second of the video are you referencing?
If your eraser is still not working after converting it to outlines, select the object and right click to select "Release clipping mask".
(edit: That solved mine 😆)
Glad you got it figured out! ☺️
how about png file? I cant do the shift+ctrl+O. Nothing is happening. Thanks
If you have a PNG file, you'll first need to convert it to vector (PNG is raster). Here's a video on how to do that: ruclips.net/video/gyLSZIbXI0g/видео.html
@@GDHT Thank you so much!
@@aremlorenzo You're welcome!!
THANK YOU, its helpful.
Great!! That's good to hear! :)
Helpful video....
Thank you!!
can you tell me how i can delete lines crossing inside a word cause i want to cut the text uit my plotter machine but inside the word he cuts out these lines that goes straight true the letter i dont know how to do it
You can try the Pathfinder tool - Unite. Let me know if that doesn't fix it.
Hi, can you help me to remove an area in of any picture. Thanks!
Yes! I have a video about this, actually: ruclips.net/video/f1wMoTDiT0A/видео.html
Why are the insides of my letters moving seperatly when I pull the parts out to see where I cut?
Which tool are you using?
@@GDHT scissors
I have oversized cursive text that I'm trying to cut(scissors) at points to make it fit in my laser cutter bed with the end result being a complete word from one continuous piece of wood.
@@deltalovesdobes Using the scissors will result in having open paths, and you probably want closed paths. I would use the pathfinder tool for this. Draw a rectangle around half of the letter, then open the pathfinder window. Select the whole letter and rectangle, then use the bottom left pathfinder to Divide. You'll need to delete parts of it, but you'll be left with the letter sliced in half.
I can't use the eraser tool. I select the object and then I try to delete it... it gives you a weird black stroke so basically it's doing the opposite of what I want which SUCKKKSSS! urghh!!
Hmmm. I wish I could see the artwork. If you want, you can join our Illustrator User group here: facebook.com/groups/adobeillustratorusershelp/ and upload a screenshot:
this is on text .. what if i want to use eraser on a image or character or a foto
Just give it a try! :) (it'll work on any vector graphic, but not raster - so characters will work, but photos are a no-go)
@@GDHT what about a vector/png?
@@adrianhuq It'll work on vector, but not png.
How do you do this is none of the command buttons are working
Do you mean the Illustrator tool buttons? I'm not sure I understand.
hii can u tell me how to make the lines on knife tool smooth?
Yes - hold down OPT or ALT when you drag across a shape.
can i use eraser to cut a path? please reply
Go ahead and give it a try! :) You'll need to select the path first to get best results.
Thank You
You're welcome!
When i use the eraser too on a line in a drawing, when i erase the end it makes the line thicker and changer the line?any help?
It sounds like you have a stroke profile on your line. Try hitting d on your keyboard to get a basic white fill and black outline.
Hey! I can’t undo my eraser tool. I keep pressing other tools I want to use but eraser keeps showing up
Letticia Delgado it sounds like you have the e key stuck down or maybe you just need to restart illustrator.
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when i tried to use shift+ctrl+O then ctrl+Y, it won't work and i can't see the path
Do you have it selected first?
@@GDHT you right! my fault, thank you!
@@fadilahnovita3420 Oh great; I'm glad that worked!! :)
while watching this, I was clicking CNTRL Z to go back, LMAO haha
Do you mean holding all those letters down? :D