Cutting Tools is an Adobe Illustrator plugin that facilitates cutting paths in just a few clicks. It streamlines the process of creating designs, enabling users to cut with precision, and save time on tedious manual cutting tasks.
Cutting Tools is a set of four tools designed to aid in cutting and cleaning up paths in Adobe Illustrator. This set includes Hatchet, Saber Saw, Table Saw, and Vector Vac tools.
The Hatchet tool works like the Scissors tool, but with the ability to cut through all paths at once. This makes it ideal for cutting two lines where they cross. It also allows you to hold down the Option key to cut through only selected paths.
The Saber Saw tool enables you to draw a free-form line. When you release the mouse button, the tool will automatically perform a fence cut through all paths that cross the one you drew. Similarly, the Table Saw tool lets you create straight lines and perform fence cuts on all paths that intersect with it.
Lastly, the Vector Vac tool allows you to click on paths or drag through them to delete them. You can also drag the tool over unwanted paths to delete them.
These tools are added to the same set as the Scissors tool. It is recommended that you drag the scissors tool group out of the toolbox to quickly access them in their own floating palette. Please note that this set requires Adobe Illustrator CS2 and has been updated to support Adobe Illustrator CS3 with its latest release.
Overall, Cutting Tools offers a unique set of functionalities that makes it easy to cut and clean up paths in Adobe Illustrator. It adds a new level of precision and ease to this process, making it an excellent choice for users looking for more advanced editing tools.
The Hatchet tool works like the Scissors tool, but with the ability to cut through all paths at once. This makes it ideal for cutting two lines where they cross. It also allows you to hold down the Option key to cut through only selected paths.
The Saber Saw tool enables you to draw a free-form line. When you release the mouse button, the tool will automatically perform a fence cut through all paths that cross the one you drew. Similarly, the Table Saw tool lets you create straight lines and perform fence cuts on all paths that intersect with it.
Lastly, the Vector Vac tool allows you to click on paths or drag through them to delete them. You can also drag the tool over unwanted paths to delete them.
These tools are added to the same set as the Scissors tool. It is recommended that you drag the scissors tool group out of the toolbox to quickly access them in their own floating palette. Please note that this set requires Adobe Illustrator CS2 and has been updated to support Adobe Illustrator CS3 with its latest release.
Overall, Cutting Tools offers a unique set of functionalities that makes it easy to cut and clean up paths in Adobe Illustrator. It adds a new level of precision and ease to this process, making it an excellent choice for users looking for more advanced editing tools.
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